Creative Designer, Junior
The Junior Creative Designer at Confidential Client supports the Marketing team by designing labels, packaging, marketing collateral, and ads while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role collaborates across departments to fulfill creative service needs, contributing to the company's growth in the dental medical device industry within a hybrid work environment.
About CareerTakes
CareerTakes is a next-generation AI recruiting platform that connects early-career talent with real roles at established companies across regulated industries.
👉 Important disclosure: CareerTakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing (Medical Device / Dental Manufacturing).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the CareerTakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level / junior creative role supports packaging, labeling, marketing collateral, and wider creative needs for a regulated, product-focused organization. Typical responsibilities include:
- Design and produce new labels, packaging, instructions-for-use formats, and label revisions to meet marketing and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit print-ready files to vendors and printers; obtain and manage proofs.
- Create marketing collateral and advertising assets to support product launches, campaigns, and promotions.
- Maintain labeling and collateral review/approval workflows and archives for version control and compliance.
- Provide creative support to cross-functional teams (sales, regulatory, product, events).
- Execute design work for programs, events, and digital channels; support simple motion/video timing and animation needs.
- Keep up with design best practices, prepress/print production techniques, and tooling improvements.
- Perform other duties and ad-hoc creative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.
- Entry-level (0–2 years) — portfolio or reel required for application.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with basic motion/animation tools a plus.
- Experience with print production, prepress, and vendor proofing processes.
- Comfortable in both Mac and PC environments; proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong visual communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management — able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
- Willingness to learn product- and industry-specific concepts (medical/dental terminology and regulatory labeling considerations).
- Able to perform light physical tasks as needed (occasional lifting up to 35 lbs, kneeling, climbing step stool/ladder, standing for periods).
- Ability to legally work in the United States; candidates requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship should note requirements during application.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $55,000 – $64,000 per year (commensurate with experience).
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA and FSA; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; pet insurance; PTO; 401(k) profit-sharing with match; potential year-end bonuses.
- Typical hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.
- Hybrid option: after three months of employment, eligible for two days remote per week; remaining schedule requires work in the Schaumburg, IL office.
Why You’ll Like Working Here
- Join a team-oriented, respectful, and collaborative culture with both small-company agility and large-company stability.
- Gain broad exposure to marketing, product, regulatory, and manufacturing functions in a regulated industry.
- Work with experienced, long-tenured colleagues and opportunities for professional growth.
- Regular company events and a family-friendly environment.
Location & Schedule
- Work location: Schaumburg, IL (onsite with hybrid flexibility after probationary period).
- This role operates within a regulated medical device/dental manufacturing environment — accuracy, documentation, and compliance are critical.
How to Apply
- Submit your resume and portfolio/reel via the CareerTakes application flow. Include a brief cover note highlighting relevant packaging/labeling and print-production experience.
- If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, please let us know during the application process so we can assist.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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