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Fortress is currently hiring for the following positions. If you are interested in joining our team and don’t see a position listed here for you, contact us and we will review your resume for future availability.
Senior Designer
Chicago, IL
Senior Designer
Fortress is a fast-growing digital marketing and branding agency headquartered in Chicago that has worked with clients ranging from global corporations like Nike, Jordan, All-State, Acura, athletes, and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Steph Curry, prestigious universities, startups, and everyone in between. We believe in putting family first, being team players, staying humble, and being obsessed with our clients’ success. We provide a unique and energetic culture that fosters creativity and camaraderie.
We’re currently seeking a full-time Senior Designer to join the team and work out of our Chicago, IL office. The right person for this position sees the bigger picture while remaining passionate about the details.
You’re knowledgeable and skilled in Web, Branding, large-scale marketing campaigns, and more. You’re a jack of all trades in creative software, but you also have a passion for design beyond the screen. You understand that great design is in the nuance—that subtle cultural references should be woven into the things you create and every project should be approached with the end-user at the center of it. You love working on a team with diverse perspectives and you’re willing to learn from as well as build up those around you. At the core, you’re a problem solver with a knack for making things look good.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Contribute to various projects in web, brand identity, and print across multiple industries
- Collaborate and ideate with the design and marketing teams, while also giving and receiving feedback on designs
- Create presentations and asset kits to be delivered to team members, clients, and partners
- Present your creatives to clients with the ability to back up your ideas, while also being open to new ideas and critiques
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 3-5 years of experience working in design and digital marketing
- A strong portfolio with a diverse array of work and a strong foundation in basic design principles (typography, layout, color, UX/UI)
- Problem-solving and storytelling abilities
- Multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Experience working in Adobe CC and Figma
- 3D, Animation, Video Editing, and Photography is a plus
- A collaborative mindset
- A good sense of your own design and visual style
- Attention to detail
- A passion for growth and a never-ending curiosity
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Graphic design: 6 years (Required)
- Web design: 4 years (Required)
Senior Designer
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Senior Digital Strategist
Chicago, IL
Senior Digital Strategist
Full Job Description
Fortress is a fast-growing digital marketing and branding agency headquartered in Chicago that has worked with clients ranging from global corporations like Nike, Jordan, All-State, Acura, athletes, and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Steph Curry, prestigious universities, startups, and everyone in between. We believe in putting family first, being team players, staying humble, and being obsessed with our clients’ success. We provide a unique and energetic culture that fosters creativity and camaraderie.
Currently seeking a full-time Digital Strategist to join the team and work out of our Chicago, IL office. The right person for this position is knowledgeable and up-to-date on social media platforms, setting up paid campaigns, advertising, trends, best practices, and technologies. Candidates should be tech-savvy, self-motivated, and have incredible attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Must show a track record of having run successful lead generation campaigns. This includes social, search, and any other areas relevant.
- Social Media Advertising
- Create Strategy & Manage Advertising Schedule – Develop detailed Digital Advertising Budgets with consideration to phases of the event cycle
- Oversee Ad Campaigns – Define, track, and report on KPIs. Suggest targeting strategies and use analytics to set and manage campaign spend.
- Social Media Content
- Manage social content team, divide responsibilities between team members, meet regularly to review content calendar, and plan for creative needs.
- Assist with monitoring and replying to comments on posts, sponsored posts, and ad campaigns.
- Marketing Team Support
- Work closely with various departments
- Use announce schedule to plan social schedule and be up-to-date on announcements
- Participate in regular Marketing Team meetings
Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of building paid campaigns that convert
- Ability to work within a defined budget and get the best results out of ad budget
- Ability to create budgets for social marketing campaigns
- Adept at doing research and compiling reports in execution of marketing goals
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and with a team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Marketing: 5 years (Preferred)
Senior Digital Strategist
Apply by filling out the form and someone will be in touch with you.