Graphic Designer

Our Story Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their financial vision. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).   Your Future Team As a Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for executing design projects for our nearly 150 advisor practices as well as corporate stakeholders. You’ll work collaboratively with the marketing team, advisor businesses, and corporate stakeholders to execute design projects. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience in UI/UX design principles. This role reports directly to the Manager of Brand and Design and works both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment while organizing multiple projects.   What You’ll Do Design and revise a wide variety of design projects, ranging from presentations, social graphics, stationery, brochures, requests for proposals, print/digital ads, email assets, websites, and more, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet business goals. Develop presentations and social media templates that can be shared with and updated by advisors Ensure that all designs are aligned with the related visual guidelines. Maintain an organized digital asset library, ensuring easy accessibility and efficient workflow for design files. Design and create graphic elements, including logos, icons, and illustrations, as needed, maintaining an internal database of design files. Work closely with printers and other external vendors to ensure the successful production and delivery of printed materials.   What You’ll Bring 1-3+ year of experience as a Graphic Designer or a similar role, showcasing a portfolio of previous design projects Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma and Canva Understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques Excellent creativity and ability to develop visually compelling designs Able to work well under time pressure Knowledge of current design trends, new technologies, and best practices in graphic design. Familiarity with web design principles and basic HTML/CSS knowledge What We Offer Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver) Mother’s lounge onsite Flexible PTO plan In-office Monday through Thursday and work from home on Fridays Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office 401k matching plan HSA employer contributions Student loan assistance Pet insurance Base salary of $60,000-$70,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.   You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.