Marketing Graphic Designer

Since 1949, Illini has partnered with promotional product distributors across the country to design and deliver distinctive products across corporate, education, healthcare, and retail markets. As a family-owned business, we've built our reputation on quality, reliability, and long-term relationships.Our team develops, sources, prints, and assembles a wide range of tabletop & kitchenware, bar accessories, office & desktop items, pet & baby items, and seasonal promotions. With in-house printing, assembly capabilities, and a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse, we operate as a hands-on, product-focused organization.We move quickly, collaborate closely across departments, and take pride in producing work that is practical, polished, and built to last.Position DetailsWe are seeking a Marketing Production Designer to support product launches and ongoing marketing initiatives across print and digital channels.This is a hands-on design role within a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate is confident executing structured production work while also contributing thoughtful design input that strengthens overall product presentation and brand consistency.This role operates in a product-driven, SKU-heavy environment where clarity, speed, and consistency matter just as much as creativity.This is an onsite position, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule (1-2 days per week remote) after successful onboarding and integration into workflow.ResponsibilitiesProduct Launch & Marketing SupportDesign and layout brochures, sell sheets, catalog pages, and marketing collateralDevelop clean, sales-focused logo concepts and example imprints to demonstrate realistic product applications across industriesBuild email graphics and digital assets within established templatesPrepare web-ready visuals and update digital imageryPackaging & Compliance SupportExecute packaging layout updatesImplement required compliance verbiage changes accurately and efficientlyMaintain packaging templates and version controlAsset Maintenance & Platform UpdatesUpdate product images, SKUs, color options, and templates across internal and external platformsUpload and revise visual content on the company websiteMaintain organized brand assets and shared image librariesCollaboration & WorkflowWork closely with internal teams to execute launch timelinesBalance multiple deadlines in a SKU-driven environmentApply strong design judgment while working within real-world product and production constraintsManage projects independently once direction and priorities are establishedQualifications4-8 years of professional graphic design experience (in-house preferred)Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopDemonstrated experience designing for product-based businessesStrong layout, typography, and visual hierarchy skillsComfort working within established brand standards and structured templatesExcellent file organization and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines independentlyPortfolio must include examples of packaging, catalog layouts, sell sheets, logo/mockup work, or multi-asset product launches.Preferred ExperienceExperience in B2B, promotional products, retail, or distributor-driven industriesFamiliarity with CMS platformsExperience preparing print-ready files for vendorsPay Rate: $28 - 32/hourEOE

Created: 2026-05-09