Are you passionate about transforming ideas into captivating visual stories? WSPY News & WCSJ News are on the lookout for a talented Graphics Designer who's fluent in the language of Adobe Creative Suite, think InDesign, Photoshop, and a dash of Adobe Premiere for some visual storytelling. You'll craft vibrant ad designs for our local advertisers and help us polish up our end-of-year print publications. We offer training on Google Ad Manager (no sweat if you're new to that!). If you're ready to bring your creative energy to a community-focused media team, apply today! Develop and execute creative concepts for branding, advertising, web design, and print materials using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Google Ad Manager. Design engaging advertisments on our local websites WSPYNews.com and WCSJNews.com Collaborate with marketing consultants to develop ads for our local customers Manage layout design for print advertising, and digital platforms while ensuring consistency in typography, color management, and overall visual style. Utilize strong web development skills including HTML5, Google Ad Manager on the publisher side and content management systems to implement designs seamlessly online. This position is well-suited for a designer looking for steady, year-round digital work with predictable seasonal increases (July, Aug, Oct, Nov) tied to print production—rather than unpredictable freelance assignments Required Skills and Experience Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Experience creating HTML5 display ads, including responsive and animated units. Familiarity with Google Ad Manager or Google Ads from a publisher perspective. Experience with newspaper or magazine layout is required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to adjust workload during seasonal peaks. Knowledge of web design languages including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript along with WordPress or other content management systems. Familiarity with digital ad specifications, file size limits, and performance considerations

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Plano, IL 60545