OUR WORK

BRAND TRANSFORMATIONS

These are just a few of the brands that we have helped create or re-create.
Will your brand be next?

Wilder Management

  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Knight Capital Partners

  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Botham Jean Foundation

  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Protected Tomorrows

  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

The Wolcott Group

  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Oetee

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

The Holy Post Podcast

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING

SSI

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Woodson Equity

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

River Light FC

  • BRAND STRATEGY

The Custom Companies, INC.

  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Lakeview Precision

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Give’r

  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Adria

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

DATA Scholarship Foundation

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Kaplan Law Firm

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Normandy Remodeling

  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Legastory

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

The Emerson

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Intentional Sports

  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Health X

  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

MidAmerica Orthopaedics

  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION

Chicago Real Estate Institute

  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Everthrive il – The Gathering

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Action Injury Law Group

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Kam Buckner

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Southern Illinois University

  • MEDIA PRODUCTION

Beyond Academics

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • CORPORATE IDENTITY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Rumble With Hart

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • DIGITAL MARKETING

Underrated Tour

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

BCPC

  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT

Walner Law

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CONTENT MARKETING
  • CORPORATE IDENTITY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT
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Thirteenth Bridge

  • BRAND STRATEGY
  • CORPORATE IDENTITY
  • DIGITAL MARKETING
  • MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • WEB DEVELOPMENT
SPECIALTY INDUSTRIES

SHARED PASSIONS CREATE ICONIC PARTNERSHIPS.

HIGHER ED

We turn traditional institutions into transformational brands. In an evolving world, higher education can lead innovation—if they have the right tools.

LEGAL

In an ultra-competitive market, brand recognition is key to standing out in the crowd. We help lawyers and law firms build brands that generate more leads, allowing them to help more clients.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Whether we are working with a sports team, athlete, or celebrity, we take their iconic name and turn it into an iconic brand.

SENIOR Designer

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      SENIOR designer

      Full Job Description

      Fortress is a fast-growing digital marketing and branding agency headquartered in Chicago that has worked with clients ranging from global corporations like Nike, Jordan, All-State, Acura, athletes, and celebrities like Kevin Hart, Steph Curry, prestigious universities, startups, and everyone in between. We believe in putting family first, being team players, staying humble, and being obsessed with our clients’ success. We provide a unique and energetic culture that fosters creativity and camaraderie.

      We’re currently seeking a full-time Senior Designer to join the team and work out of our Chicago, IL office. The right person for this position sees the bigger picture while remaining passionate about the details.

      You’re knowledgeable and skilled in Web, Branding, large-scale marketing campaigns, and more. You’re a jack of all trades in creative software, but you also have a passion for design beyond the screen. You understand that great design is in the nuance—that subtle cultural references should be woven into the things you create and every project should be approached with the end-user at the center of it. You love working on a team with diverse perspectives and you’re willing to learn from as well as build up those around you. At the core, you’re a problem solver with a knack for making things look good.

      WHAT YOU’LL DO

      • Contribute to various projects in web, brand identity, and print across multiple industries
      • Collaborate and ideate with the design and marketing teams, while also giving and receiving feedback on designs
      • Create presentations and asset kits to be delivered to team members, clients, and partners
      • Present your creatives to clients with the ability to back up your ideas, while also being open to new ideas and critiques

      WHAT YOU’LL BRING

      • 3-5 years of experience working in design and digital marketing
      • A strong portfolio with a diverse array of work and a strong foundation in basic design principles (typography, layout, color, UX/UI)
      • Problem-solving and storytelling abilities
      • Multi-tasking and prioritization skills
      • Experience working in Adobe CC and Figma
      • 3D, Animation, Video Editing, and Photography is a plus
      • A collaborative mindset
      • A good sense of your own design and visual style
      • Attention to detail
      • A passion for growth and a never-ending curiosity

      Job Type: Full-time

      Benefits:

      • 401(k)
      • 401(k) matching
      • Dental insurance
      • Flexible schedule
      • Health insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Professional development assistance
      • Vision insurance

      Schedule:

      • 8-hour shift
      • Monday to Friday
      • Weekend availability

      Supplemental Pay:

      • Bonus pay
      • Commission pay

      Ability to commute/relocate:

      • Chicago, IL 60642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

      Experience:

      • Graphic design: 6 years (Required)
      • Web design: 4 years (Required)

      SENIOR DIGITAL STRATEGIST

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