Sr. Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, the Sr. Graphic Designer, will assist on a wide range of complex graphic designs and content creation for a variety of products and purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide guidance and supervision to the Jr. Graphic Designer.
• Contribute to creative process; brainstorm, and collaborate to consistently deliver high-quality work, while staying true to our values and customer base.
• Work daily to assist with various complex graphic design projects going on at any given moment.
• Transform concepts into visual executions with a fast turnaround.
• Take a project from the beginning concept to ideas into a final product in a timely manner.
• Produce mock-ups and final proofs for various projects.
• Managing various projects and deadlines.
• Liaise with vendors, agencies, contractors, and coordinators as needed.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results through the completion of staff goals, evaluations and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for approving staff time cards and time off requests.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Interactive/Media Design, Marketing or similar field
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in graphic design. Intimate understanding of design, branding and digital best practices.
• Strong emphasis on original design based on a single big idea
• Great eye for typography and typeface selection
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in file sharing platforms; Egnyte a plus
• Able to keep on schedule and multi-task in a busy, production-intensive environment
• Photo-retouching
• Knowledge of royalty free images
• Copywriting/editing/proofreading skills preferred
• Well-organized with digital filing and daily tasks with astute attention to detail
• Takes direction well, especially when it comes to design feedback.
• Must be extremely creative and have the ability to balance bold thinking with the flexibility to compromise and finish the task at hand
• Ability to be flexible with schedule during critical projects and deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.

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