Job Purpose: Under general supervision, plan, design, develop, coordinate and produce organization’s broad print and electronic communications; assist in establishing and maintaining professional graphic standards for organization’s Communications and outreach.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Conceives ideas, concepts, and campaigns; designs, produces, works with others and coordinates in the creation of multifaceted communication and outreach materials with graphics that are up to the highest industry standards;
- Works with team to interpret and translate their expressed needs and ideas, data and information into concepts, and develops and translates them into effective communication materials;
- Operates designing software like CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop for a variety of graphic design activities, including desktop publishing and layout, production, illustration, prepress file preparation and Adobe Premium;
- Video editing;
- Monitors and tracks production projects to ensure proper and timely completion; works with outside vendors to meet print/production deadlines and standards;
- Responsible for print and prepress service specifications, purchasing, approvals and quality control;
- Contributes to the proofing and editorial development of publications.
- Excellent knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to Manage and oversee social media
- Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network
Required Competencies
Ability:
Plan, coordinate and organize projects and production processes to ensure completion in a timely and cost-effective manner; conceive, plan, produce, and create files or artwork; work under pressure to meet deadlines; follow and give oral and written briefs and directions; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse workforce and gender sensitivities.
Knowledge:
Advanced experience and knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of digital art, graphic design, layout and illustration; operation of personal computer and current graphics software programs; principles and techniques of typesetting, digital printing and photography; printing processes (including four color process), various types of ink, paper stock, and other supplies used, their characteristics, uses and limitations; electronic desktop publishing equipment and techniques (such as form design and layout techniques).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a graphic designer with an established organization required