Junior Designer

About the Company

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is based in Chicago and operates as an investment bank. It combines the reach and resources of a large Wall Street firm with the flexibility of an employee-owned independent organization. The company helps financial institutions identify missed opportunities, work through complexity, and make decisions rooted in analysis and long-term value. Its approach emphasizes trust and durable performance in client relationships.

Role Overview

The company is hiring a Junior Designer to join its creative team and work under the SVP of Creative. This position is suited to an early-career designer or recent graduate who wants to build experience across both digital and print design in a professional, fast-moving environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to live projects from the start while developing skills within an established brand framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and production of print and digital marketing materials such as presentations, brochures, event pieces, and signage while staying aligned with brand standards.
• Support UX and UI tasks for web and digital experiences, including updates to layouts, landing pages, and wireframes.
• Assist in building and updating email campaigns and templates so they remain consistent with the brand.
• Provide design support for events, including signage, name tags, printed pieces, digital assets, and other on-site materials.
• Keep the shared design asset library organized and maintain a clean file structure.
• Work closely with marketing, events, and content teams to turn ideas into finished creative work.
• Handle assigned tasks carefully, stay detail-oriented, and complete work within deadlines.

Requirements

• A degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a similar field, or a portfolio that clearly demonstrates comparable ability.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant design experience gained through professional work or internships.
• A portfolio that reflects strong core design skills, including typography, layout, color use, and composition across print and/or digital work.
• Practical experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, along with Figma.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfort working within established brand rules while contributing new ideas.
• Strong precision, openness to feedback, and a desire to keep learning and improving.
• Ability to manage several tasks at once in a deadline-oriented setting.
• Eligibility to work permanently in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Health savings account access.
• Vacation and personal time plus company holidays.
• Financial and income-protection benefits.
• Retirement plan through PT Retirement.
• Employee stock ownership plan tied to the company’s mission.
• Optional life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Discounted fitness memberships, including a free membership for the Chicago office.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Employee assistance program for mental health support.
• Recognition programs such as PT Rewards and annual awards.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is estimated at $60,000 to $70,000 per year. Final compensation may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, education, market conditions, location, budget, and demand. The role is also eligible for a bonus component based on predefined performance measures.

Recruitment Notes

Informal conversations with the team are not part of the hiring decision process. Candidates are expected to apply directly, and every application will be reviewed carefully. The company primarily manages hiring internally and works with outside agencies only on an occasional basis from an existing approved vendor list. Unsolicited submissions from unapproved agencies will be treated as direct applications, will not trigger placement fees, and outreach to employees outside the process may lead to permanent exclusion from future approved vendor consideration.