Lead Graphic Designer

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 towards greatness in your career? New Home Star may be the place for you!

Our company is looking for a Lead Graphic Designer with three to five years of 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

• $58,000 Salary + Biannual Bonus opportunities.
• 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, and an extended holiday break.
• Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. 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.
• 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.
• Student Loan Resources, the ability to control and prioritize your financial wellness with the assistance of Peanut Butter.
• 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!

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is committed to innovation, meeting tight deadlines, and producing high-quality, pixel-perfect work.
• Successfully mentor, coach, and collaborate with junior graphic designers in a team environment.
• Provides a strong portfolio demonstrating examples of typography, effective layouts, professional branding, and modern design styles. Portfolio should showcase a high level of creativity, versatility, and attention to detail across both print and digital platforms.
• Deep understanding of how to create and refine compelling branding (such as logos and brand guidelines) to build an emotional connection with clients.

• Exceptional proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proficient computer knowledge/skills (i.e., MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Capable of creating print, web, web banner, e-blast, social media campaigns and collateral.
• 3-5 years of experience in a graphic design role is required.
• Bachelor's degree in design or a creative field required.
• 1-2 years experience in mentorship is preferred.
• Agency experience and direct client-facing experience are preferred. 
• Ability to work in-person two days per week in the Elmhurst, IL corporate office is required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Manager, Marketing Director, and other designers and project leads. 
• Collaborate closely with clients, presenting design concepts and effectively communicating the rationale behind creative choices.
• Coordinate with project managers and other project leads to ensure smooth project workflow and timely delivery.

Administrative

• Maintain workflow within our project management system.
• Attend weekly review/status meetings.
• Research and analyze appropriate design options for client requests.
• Aid in the evaluation of marketing goals and successes.

Design

• Perform effectively as a member of the project team.
• Maintain collateral update requests for both digital and print applications.
• Design marketing/sales assets for new marketing initiatives. Timely, aesthetic, accurate, and error
• free work product is paramount.
• Develop brand identities for new home communities, builder clients, and new internal divisions.
• Lead builder brand identity and brand manual updates

Leadership

• Mentor and lead Junior Graphic Designers.
• Assist with team member performance assessments and the creation of development strategies.
• Assist with facilitating graphic designer workshops.
• Assist in traffic management of design projects.

Any other responsibilities consistent with the Lead Graphic Designer position.

Applying Instructions

Ready to take the next step in your career? Follow the link below to check out New Home Star’s Careers Page!

https://www.newhomestar.com/careers

Excited to learn more about our award-winning company? Check out our social media profiles! You can find New Home Star on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and even Youtube.

https://www.newhomestar.com/company/about

The preceding job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Lead Graphic Designer.

New Home Star does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Not open to third-party recruitment agencies.