Kam Buckner
FROM CHICAGO, FOR CHICAGO
State Representative Kam Buckner is an emergent political leader in Chicago, and his story is only beginning. While Fortress is not a political agency, we were inspired by Kam’s passion for the city we call home. Our work, conducted prior to Kam’s public mayoral candidacy announcement, included building his campaign website, designing his brand, orchestrating video production shoots, and more.
THE CHALLENGE
Set Kam Buckner and his team up for success in their long-term goal of ensuring that Chicago’s brightest days are still ahead.
THE SOLUTION
By producing an Emmy-nominated announcement commercial, a comprehensive website experience, and an unmistakable brand identity, Fortress gave Kam Buckner a launching point to achieve big things in politics.
SON OF CHICAGO VIDEO
Kam Buckner understands Chicagoans because he is one. We created this video to send that message and tell his story.
THE WEBSITE
Kam Buckner’s vision is not one-dimensional; we knew his website could not be one-dimensional either. We strove to incorporate all of his “Four Pillars” – public safety, education, economic development, and fiscal responsibility – all in a visually appealing, accessible, and functional way.
KAM'S STORY
Kam Buckner is a son of Chicago. His South Side roots and a family history of public service are central to his day-to-day representation of Chicagoans in the Illinois General Assembly. For all future elections, we laid the blueprint to show voters that when they are supporting Kam they are supporting one of their own.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Fortress developed several modes of storytelling for Kam Buckner. One of these was short video production aimed at showing the “why” behind his goals.
FIRST WEEK OF CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
4,075 Facebook Impressions
20,235 Instagram Impressions
100+ Website Form Submissions
ADDITIONAL MARKETING
In addition to all this work, our scope also included helping generate Kam’s campaign slogan, “Chicago Forward”, as well as social media advising and strategy.
I’m running for the people of Chicago, who love Chicago, but who just want to see Chicago love them back.
Kam Buckner
State Representative, Chicago Mayoral Candidate
935 W Chestnut St Suite 305
Chicago, IL 60642
SENIOR designer
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)
CONFIRMATION
WE ARE WHAT MAKES FORTRESS DIFFERENT.
Someone from our team will reach out to you about your project soon.