Graphic Designer

The Company:

40 years ago, Silver Oaks opened its doors as a boutique, multidisciplinary creative company specializing in graphic design, video, interactive programming, and photography. Locally owned and operated in Moline, IL, the team puts a large emphasis on creating a welcoming and inspiring workplace for entrepreneurial creatives.

You’ve seen our work around the Quad Cities and nationwide. Primary clients include museums, sports halls of fame, heritage sites, and corporate communication teams (to support both internal and external comms).

The Role:

We are looking for a Graphic Designer who has a mix of business acumen, customer perspective, collaboration skills and creative expertise.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable in all types of media design. We are a small team; this role is dynamic and varied. You will design for video and animation, interface design for interactives, branding, print, spatial design and web applications.

One day, you could be working on graphics for internal communications at a local manufacturing company. The next day you could be designing graphics for an interface at an exhibit in a national Hall of Fame, then have to pivot to working on an exhibit for a museum client.

As a creative service organization, we pride ourselves in excellent customer service, attention to detail, meeting and exceeding client creative expectations. Your task will be to design and develop the engaging creative we're known for producing. We are looking for a creative who is willing to share their vision and voice at the brainstorming table.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has an extensive and varied skill set in graphic design
• Has experience in one or more of the following: -Corporate branding & marketing

-Graphic design for video & animation
-Design & programming for web based media
-U/X design

The day-to-day:

• Create graphics and elements for digital, video, interactives, web, and print
• Provide creative direction for all visual projects
• Utilize client provided graphics packages to further development
• Follow client guidelines while pushing creativity
• Engage in client facing meetings regarding potential and existing projects
• Work in a team environment
• Create and meet deadlines
• Provide input for estimating

You bring:

• 3 years graphic design, preferably in house
• Strong technical skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

The logistics:

• Candidate Location: Within 3 hours driving distance to Moline, IL
• Office Location: Moline, IL
• Work Remote: Yes, hybrid workweek

*If in the Quad Cities area, there is a twice-per-week in office expectation.

*If outside the Quad Cities area, there is a once-per-month in office expectation.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $55,000-$67,000/year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Moline, IL 61265: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Moline, IL 61265

Salary : $55,000 - $67,000