Behavioral Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Agency:
RAPP
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Design
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.
As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency, we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual's needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.
We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity and emphasizes personal well-being.
HOW WE DO IT:
At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content, and connected decisioning.
Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it - ensuring we're able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.
Part of Omnicom's Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.
YOUR ROLE:
RAPP is seeking a Designer who brings a passion for detail, conceptual thinking, and exceptional hands-on design skills. In this role, you will work across diverse media, translating ideas into visually compelling solutions while collaborating closely with art directors, copywriters, and cross-functional teams. Your dedication to craft and ability to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life will be essential in delivering impactful creative work.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Comprehension: Fully understand project briefs and deliver designs that align with the strategy and creative direction.
Ideation: Contribute to brainstorming sessions and generate original, inclusive, and innovative design ideas.
Craft & Execution: Demonstrate mastery of design principles, creating high-quality work with attention to detail and precision.
Iteration & Elevation: Explore multiple ways to approach a design challenge, continuously iterating to improve and refine your work.
Directing & Managing: Manage your design workflow efficiently and collaborate with team members to meet deadlines and project objectives.
Storytelling & Selling: Present your creative ideas and designs to internal teams with clear rationale and confidence.
Business Contribution: Deliver creative solutions that meet client objectives and contribute to the success of campaigns and projects.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop creative designs that are on strategy and aligned with client goals across various media, including digital, social, print, and more.
Collaborate closely with art directors, copywriters, and other creative team members to ensure cohesive execution of ideas.
Translate creative concepts into visually compelling designs, adhering to brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
Create mood boards, style guides, and design mock-ups to communicate your vision effectively.
Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions, contributing fresh ideas and perspectives.
Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies, incorporating new approaches into your work.
Manage your workflow efficiently, meeting deadlines and delivering designs that exceed expectations.
Ensure consistency and quality across all design deliverables, paying close attention to detail and accuracy.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Delivery of high-quality, visually compelling designs that elevate creative campaigns.
Clear and effective communication of design ideas and concepts to internal teams and clients.
Consistent collaboration with team members, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
Proactive approach to staying informed on design trends and incorporating them into creative solutions.
Reliable management of deliverables, ensuring on-time, on-brief, and on-budget execution.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: 2-5 years of design experience, with a portfolio showcasing produced work across digital, print, and social media.
Design Craft: Strong skills in typography, layout, color theory, and composition, with an exceptional eye for detail and aesthetics.
Technical Proficiency:Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with other prototyping tools such as Adobe XD or Sketch.
Experience with Keynote, PowerPoint, and Google Slides is a plus.
Curiosity about and interest in experimenting with AI tools and emerging design technologies.
Communication: Ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to internal teams and clients.
Collaboration: Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, with respect for diverse perspectives and a commitment to inclusivity.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities effectively.
OUR HYBRID WORK MODEL:
RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that are core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home for up to two days per week.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.$61,200-$75,000
Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
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