Creative Strategist

Job Overview

Who We Are:  
Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.  
Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you'll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.  

 A Typical Day in the Life:  
As a creative strategist, you will oversee and elevate our company’s brand presence across all internal and external touchpoints. This role combines strategic brand management with hands-on design execution, marketing production, and brand compliance oversight.

Responsibilities may include:  
Graphic Design & Brand Identity

• Create, update, and maintain brand-aligned visual assets across print and digital platforms
• Ensure all creative materials adhere to established brand guidelines for consistency in tone, color, typography, and style
• Design layouts, infographics, and visual concepts for campaigns, events, and promotions

 Marketing Material Design

• Conceptualize and produce marketing collaterals such as brochures, flyers, presentations, digital banners, social media graphics, and event materials
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop visual content that supports business development and marketing initiatives

 Advertising Design / Placement

• Design creative assets for print, and digital advertising campaigns
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule ad placements in collaboration with marketing partners and media outlets

 Proposal / RFP Assistance

• Support business development teams in the creation of visually compelling proposals, pitch decks, and RFP responses
• Ensure proposal materials are visually aligned with brand identity and corporate standards

 Merchandise Creation & Inventory Management

• Design and coordinate production of branded merchandise (e.g., apparel, promotional products, giveaways)
• Maintain inventory of branded items and oversee ordering, restocking, and distribution

Qualifications: 
Candidates should be detail-oriented and have a strong background in graphic design, marketing collateral development, advertising coordination, and brand communications, while also excelling in project management and cross-departmental collaboration.
Successful candidates will have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience in brand management, marketing design, or similar roles
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong eye for design, typography, and layout principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience coordinating with external vendors, media outlets, and printers

Top Benefits and Perks: 
As a creative strategist you’ll enjoy: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible schedules and summer Fridays