Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $75k - $85k
Who We Are:
SGL Financial is an established wealth management and financial planning firm serving the Buffalo Grove & Chicago, IL area for over 20+ years.
We oversee appx. $350 Million in total assets and serve approximately 700 families in multiple financial services and divisions.
Our core team beliefs & mission are:
- Our clients financial security and peace-of-mind is always our #1 focus
- Over-attentiveness and client responsiveness is of the highest importance
- Passion and enthusiasm for financial and retirement planning is built into the core of every person here and everything we do
- Its not about the money, its about connections, friendships, and relationships. Our clients are like family to us
We offer a stable and growing company with leadership, support, training, and everything you need to succeed and grow your career.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Marketing & Brand Design Specialist to join our growing team at SGL Financial. This individual will play a key role in shaping, executing, and maintaining our brand identity across all client-facing and internal materials.
This is a hybrid creative and execution-focused role that combines graphic design, digital marketing support, and brand management. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, a passion for consistency, and the ability to bring ideas to life across print and digital platforms.
This position will work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing to ensure all marketing initiatives align with the firms brand standards, messaging, and overall client experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and update marketing materials including: Brochures, flyers, postcards, and event invitations, presentation decks and seminar materials, client communications and branded documents
- Maintain and enforce brand standards across all materials (fonts, colors, layouts, tone) and ensure consistency across print and digital assets
- Assist with website updates, landing pages, and basic web design enhancements
- Support email marketing design and layout (utilizing Mailchimp)
- Create digital assets for campaigns, including banners, graphics, and social media visuals
- Collaborate on marketing campaigns, including webinars, seminars, and client events
- Assist in formatting and designing guides, pillar pages, and downloadable resources
- Support content marketing efforts with visually engaging layouts and graphics
- Develop drip marketing campaigns with strong CTAs for website visitors
- Act as a steward of the SGL Financial brand across all touchpoints
- Review materials for design accuracy, formatting, and brand compliance
- Help evolve and refine brand standards as the firm grows
- Work closely with internal teams (advisors, operations, events, compliance)
- Coordinate with external vendors (printers, mail houses, content partners)
Required Experience & Skills:
- 35+ years of experience in graphic design or marketing design role
- Proficiency in: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
- Strong portfolio demonstrating both print and digital design work
- Preferred (Strong Plus): Website design using WordPress, Basic HTML/CSS for email or web formatting, Email marketing platform experience using Mailchimp
Required Qualities:
- Extremely detail-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
- Ability to balance of creativity and structure
The Perks:
We believe that taking care of our team is the foundation of a strong, thriving organization. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional growth, and longterm success. Our compensation and benefits package are designed to reward your contributions and help you build a fulfilling career.
Compensation & Growth:
- Competitive base salary with team-based bonus structure
- Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
- Mentoring and handson guidance from management and leadership
- A strong commitment to continuous learning - after six months of employment, the company regularly sponsors industryrelated designations, certifications, and educational programs that are relevant to your professional development
- Supportive, familyoriented company culture that values collaboration and personal development
WorkLife Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) 15 paid days per year
- Paid Holidays Office closures on federal holidays and stock market closure dates, including: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Business hours that support worklife balance:
- MonThurs: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Fri: 9:00 AM 2:30 PM once highpriority tasks are completed
- Paid lunch hour
Work-From-Home Days:
- If position allows, employees are eligible for up to two (2) work-from-home days per quarter after six months of employment
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Health and dental insurance available, with the company covering 70% of employee premium costs
- Vision insurance available
- Spouse and dependent coverage available at employee expense
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching eligibility begins after six months of employment
Office Perks That Make Every Day Better
- Unlimited snacks and beverages available in the office
- Complimentary Starbucks coffee machine to keep you energized
- Warm, welcoming work environment where contributions are recognized and appreciated
- Team bonding events, including monthly company-paid lunches, company outings, and happy hours