McDonald's · 15 hours ago
Senior Designer
Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expMcDonald's is one of the most recognized brands in the world, serving millions of customers daily. They are seeking a Senior Designer to lead design projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure brand consistency across various platforms.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Lead design projects end‑to‑end, from concept development and mockups to refinement and final production
Create across digital, print, social, video, experiential, and environmental platforms
Deliver polished, pixel‑perfect design work that meets the highest standards of craft and storytelling
Contribute to the evolution of design systems, ensuring consistency across touchpoints
Explore new mediums and innovative approaches to keep the brand fresh and forward‑looking
Apply and uphold McDonald’s Visual Identity System (VIS ID) across all projects
Ensure creative work ladders up to McDonald’s brand standards
Act as a brand ambassador, advocating for consistency and excellence in every execution
Partner with Global Communications, Global Marketing, and other teams to align creative with business objectives
Collaborate with Production, Creative Operations, and Experience teams to ensure seamless execution
Present and articulate design concepts to stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Provide guidance and feedback to designers, interns, and contractors
Help manage project workflows, timelines, and priorities
Champion creative excellence and inspire the team to explore new ideas
Support the Design Lead in maintaining alignment and elevating team culture
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques
Ability to lead projects independently while balancing multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly
Highly organized, self‑motivated, and proactive problem‑solver
Team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach
Always aspires for creative excellence and inspires others to do the same
4–6 years of professional design experience (creative agency or in‑house)
Strong portfolio showcasing brand systems, identity, and integrated design expertise
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc)
Demonstrated experience designing creative across print, digital, social media, video, apparel/swag, and experiential platforms
Proven ability to independently lead projects and deliver polished, production‑ready artwork and assets
Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality
Experience in building digital files, managing revisions, and preparing files for release and production
Preferred
Animation and editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc) are a plus
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
Adoption assistance program
Educational assistance program
Flexible ways of working
Time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
Company
McDonald's
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darryl Webb
Multi Unit Franchise Owner - President / CEO
Douglas Gehrig
CEO
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