Firebelly is the real deal. We push ourselves to excel at our craft and work together to make each other better.

About this Role:

As our Designer, Brand & Digital, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the visual and experiential identity of our clients' brands across both print and digital. You'll translate research, discovery, and brand & website strategy into cohesive design systems, compelling digital experiences, and production-ready work — bringing a thoughtful eye and collaborative spirit to every project you touch.

IDEALLY, YOU Have:

• Minimum of 2-3 years agency or studio work experience across brand and digital disciplines
• Solid experience designing for comprehensive brand systems — from logo development and visual identity through touchpoints across print, digital, and experiential mediums — with a growing understanding of how systems flex and scale
• The ability to translate website strategy into UX thinking, with a developing sense of how visual identity and user experience work together across web and digital products
• Experience supporting or leading website design projects from lo-fi wireframes and information architecture through high-fidelity comps, with a clear point of view at every stage
• Comfort presenting and articulating creative decisions, brand rationale, and UX thinking to both internal Firebelly teams and clients
• A sharp eye for reviewing work and delivering thoughtful, constructive feedback that elevates output across brand and digital workstreams
• Strong typographic skills applied across both identity systems and screen-based design — you understand type at the logo mark level and at the UI component level
• The ability to balance creative ambition with the focus and discipline to meet project deadlines across simultaneous brand and UX workstreams
• A healthy balance of confidence and curiosity — you’re eager to present your work and genuinely value feedback from teammates and clients
• Comfort collaborating with other designers in a multi-project environment where brand and digital work often run in parallel

It'd be great if you have:

• Some exposure to motion, video, presentations, and/or brand storytelling that brings identity systems to life beyond static deliverables
• An interest in designing content-rich websites and understand how UX structure, content hierarchy, and brand voice work together to serve the user
• Basic familiarity with print production design skills and how brand standards translate between screen and print
• Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG) and an interest in building inclusive thinking into your UX and brand work
• Ability to move between UX tools (Figma, Miro) and brand design contexts without losing the thread of either
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with a talented, interdisciplinary team of strategists, developers, writers, and fellow designers
• A willingness to ask questions or admit when you don't know the answer
• An openness to mentorship and a studio culture built on creativity, exploration, and craft

Tools and Software:

• Experienced in Adobe Suite
  
  • Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
    
  • After Effects a plus
• Experienced in Figma
  • Setting up components, auto layout, and shared libraries
• Nice to have:
  • Miro for collaborative workflow and presentation
  • Canva for studio / client media content
  • Mailchimp for studio / client newsletter content
  • 3D design tools

Hybrid Role

This position is a full-time and hybrid role in our Chicago office, located in Humboldt Park. Employees are asked to work from our Chicago office minimum 3 days/week, with some flexibility. At this time, we are not able to relocate any applicants to Chicago. We ask that only applicants located in and legally able to work in the United States apply.

Salary and Benefits

Starting Salary: $60K + Benefits (35 hours/week)

While we maintain high standards of excellence for the creativity and integrity of our work, we also provide uncommon benefits for small studios, including annual mental health and professional development stipends. We offer fully paid health and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, and a matching IRA plan.

About Firebelly:

Founded in 1999, Firebelly is a socially conscious creative studio specializing in strategic design. From creating visual identities and sustainable strategies to custom typefaces and killer websites, we lead with a whole lot of love, intention, and a tremendous respect for our clients. Our capabilities span from brand strategy and naming through final execution of print, digital and experiential design. While we partner with a wide variety of clients from almost every industry, all have one thing in common: they are actively working to make a positive impact in the world.

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To apply for this position, email us your resume, a short note on why you'd like to join our team, and 2 references.

If your application is selected to move forward, you can expect the following:

• A 30-minute screening interview with Senior Director of Design or Senior Designer
• A 1-hour interview with the full DesignPod
• A 30-minute interview with our Leadership Team
• A reference check with 2 individuals who have had meaningful work experience with you in the past 2-3 years

Firebelly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Firebelly is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact work@firebellydesign.com.