Junior Designer

About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse.

Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About The Position

We're looking for a curious, motivated Junior Designer to join our creative team and report to our SVP of Creative. This is an ideal role for a recent graduate or early-career designer eager to develop their craft across both digital and print in a fast-paced, professional environment.

You'll work alongside experienced designers, contribute to real projects from day one, and grow your skills within a defined brand system.

Please Note: While we love connecting with curious candidates, we want to be transparent that informal conversations with our team do not factor into hiring decisions. The best way to move forward is to apply directly as we review every application carefully.

Specifically, This Individual Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Supporting the design and production of print and digital collateral—including presentations, brochures, event materials, and signage—within established brand guidelines
• Assisting with UX/UI work across web and digital platforms, including layout updates, landing pages, and wireframes
• Helping create and maintain on-brand email campaigns and templates
• Supporting event production from a design standpoint—signage, name tags, printed and digital collateral, and on-site materials
• Organizing and maintaining the shared design asset library and file structure
• Collaborating with marketing, events, and content teams to bring creative ideas to life
• Managing assigned projects with attention to detail and a commitment to deadlines

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications

• A degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field—or a compelling portfolio that demonstrates equivalent skills
• 0–2 years of professional or internship design experience
• A portfolio showing strong fundamentals: typography, layout, color, and composition across print and/or digital work
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Willingness to learn and operate within brand guidelines while bringing fresh ideas
• Strong attention to detail and an eagerness to take feedback and grow
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Benefits

• Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
• Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $60,000-70,000 per year. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.

For Recruitment Agencies: As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited agency resumes, emails or other channels of outreach will not be reviewed.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, Performance Trust will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions. Outreach to individual employees outside this process will result in permanent removal from consideration for any future approved vendor relationship.

Salary Description

$60,000-70,000