Want a challenging, inclusive work culture that emphasizes personal development and recognition? Are you a motivated, goal-oriented professional looking to take an exciting and rewarding step toward greatness in your career? New Home Star may be the place for you!
Our company is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer with entry-level experience in graphic design to add to our nationwide team. New Home Star is the largest privately owned seller of new homes in America. As a member of our Marketing Team, you have the opportunity to support our corporate office and our new home builder partners to sell more homes more profitably. Our Corporate Support Office is located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst and is not your typical "corporate" setting. We embrace collaboration with an open office concept, and sincerely enjoy team outings, celebrations, and company-wide events. Our team is fun, ambitious, and highly motivated to succeed. These elements create a supportive environment where you can develop professionally and find a long-term place to pursue your career aspirations.
Why New Home Star? At New Home Star, our number one core value is to provide excellent careers for our people! By joining our team, you will see this value emphasized in all aspects of your career.
Best-In-Class Training - support network, proprietary sales enablement platform, as well as on-site mentoring, and resources to ensure career path to success. Income Potential - salary + biannual bonus opportunities. Professional Development - budgeted allowance for professional development opportunities, and set career paths for long-term growth within our company. Hybrid Work Environment - flexible schedule to work in-person twice a week at our corporate office, and three days remotely. Award-Winning Culture - with thoughtful recognition and opportunities to participate in local and national team bonding events. Volunteer Opportunities - encouraged time and financial resources to give back to your local community in meaningful ways. Pay Structure & Benefits $45,000 Salary + Bonuses Paid time off- vacation time, paid sick and safe time(PSST), and paid company holidays. In addition, you will be eligible for birthday time off, an extended holiday break, and a summer hours program. Access to Medical insurance that comes with generous company contributions to premiums (subject to all eligibility requirements). Options for Health Savings Account with a company contribution or Flexible Spending Account; for medical and dependent care expenses. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program is provided to you and members of your household at the company's expense. The EAP helps provide childcare, elder care, and financial and legal assistance. 401(k) retirement plan with a company match on your contributions. Paid Parental Leave. Available Discounts for both your daily and splurge expense through PerkSpot. Requirements New Home Star is seeking a motivated, educated, goal-oriented professional to join our team. If you fit the requirements below, you are an ideal match for this position!
Proficient computer knowledge/skills (i.e., MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred. 0-1 year of experience in Graphic Design. Leadership potential and history in working with collaborative teams. Exceptional proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Ability to create designs that build an emotional connection with clients. Capable of creating print, web, web banner, e-blast, and social media campaigns and collateral. Strong understanding of branding, most importantly the role that visual elements play. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Self-starter who constantly seeks out new ways to improve and advance our mission. Detail-obsessed; driven to produce the highest quality, as-pixel-perfect-as-possible work. Hunger to always be learning and improving skills. Background checks required. Ability to work in-person two days per week in the Elmhurst, IL corporate office is required. Responsibilities Design Perform effectively as a member of the project team. Maintain collateral update requests for both web and print applications. Design marketing/sales assets for new marketing initiatives. Develop brand identities new home communities, builder clients, and new internal divisions. Research/Analysis/Evaluation Research and analyze appropriate design options for client requests. Work with Marketing Manager and Content Development associates. Evaluate and recommend subscription services and web tools. Keep current on website trends. Aid in the evaluation of marketing goals/successes. Administration Maintain workflow within our Project Management System. Attend weekly review/status meetings. Applying Instructions Ready to take the next step in your career? Follow the link below to check out New Home Star's Careers Page!
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