Job Description
About Learning Resources: We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces every year for the last four years, we're a 150-person strong, family-owned company who make award-winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winners Botley® the Coding Robot and Coding Critters®. We share that dedication to learning across our family of companies. Learning Resources team members work closely with the curriculum experts at hand2mind, as well as Educational Insights, makers of hit viral products including Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr., and Playfoam®. We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brands Brightkins® and Hunger for Words™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee's personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer a variety of opportunities for training and development. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! Come join our award-winning team today!
Position Description: We are currently seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This role supports the development of both digital and print-ready assets across a variety of marketing channels and brands. The ideal candidate will bring strong design fundamentals, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for creating engaging visual content. Reporting to the Sr. Design Manager, the Junior Graphic Designer will work closely with internal teams and cross-functional partners to deliver effective, on-brand design solutions that support product launches, campaigns, and brand communications.
What You'll Do Day to Day: - Design and deliver web-ready assets including landing pages, email blasts, digital banners, web ads, eNewsletters, and e-campaign visuals.
- Assist in the creation of social media graphics that align with brand tone and campaign goals.
- Collaborate with ecommerce and brand teams to develop innovative digital content and solutions.
- Partner with the product development team to support design needs for new and existing products.
- Create print-ready materials such as packaging, trade show signage, and advertising collateral.
- Participate in creative reviews and contribute to brainstorming sessions and concept development.
- Leverage AI-powered creative tools to enhance design workflows, generate concepts, and support visual asset creation.
What We're Looking For (Key Performance Objectives): - Deliver high-quality digital assets that meet brand standards and are completed on time for product launches and marketing campaigns.
- Support social media engagement by producing visually compelling graphics that drive interaction and align with content strategy.
- Contribute to cross-functional collaboration by actively participating in meetings and delivering creative solutions that support ecommerce and brand initiatives.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in all print-ready files, minimizing rework and maintaining production timelines.
- Demonstrate adaptability and initiative by managing multiple projects, responding to shifting priorities, and proactively seeking feedback to improve design outcomes.
Requirements / Ideal Attributes: - Online portfolio showcasing relevant digital and print design work.
- 1-3 years of digital design experience in a business or agency environment.
- BA/BS in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of and ability to execute the Learning Resources, Brightkins, and Hunger for Words brand aesthetics.
- Collaborative mindset with experience working alongside designers, marketers, and product developers.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience optimizing images and layouts for web and mobile platforms.
- Familiarity with responsive design, UX/UI best practices, and cross-platform design principles.
- Bonus: Video production and editing skills.
We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.
Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.
Compensation Range: $57,000 - $60,000 annual salary - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here).
#Li-hybrid
#LI-Hybrid
Job Tags
Shift work,