DescriptionJob Title Graphic Designer Department Marketing Reports to Creative Services Director FLSA Status Non Exempt General Summary Work with Creative Services Director to help create and produce all electronic and print collateral for the organization. Primary focus is coordinating and creating electronic and print marketing materials including eblasts, brochures, newspaper and magazine advertisements. In partnership with the Marketing and Communications teams, ensure that organization's graphics needs are met, ensuring highest standards for brand integrity. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Coordinate and create e-marketing campaigns using the current software. Serve as primary software expert in this area.
- Create print ad layouts.
- Create direct mail for subscription campaigns and single ticket mailers including brochures and monthly event calendars.
- Create other graphic design projects as assigned by Creative Services Director.
- Assist with the creation and production of signage.
- Assist Creative Services Director with vendor interactions, including but not limited to cost estimates, production schedules.
- Assist in photography projects as assigned.
- Support social media activities through graphic design.
- Ensure project and production schedule deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with Artistic Operations team, guest artist agents and managers and the Multimedia Designer and Programmer to ensure images for all exhibitions and performances are approved, of high quality and formatted for department use.
- Ensure highest standards are observed for brand integrity following Artis-Naples brand guidelines. Assess visual aspects including typeface, color, positioning and formatting of images.
- Observe safety requirements. Reports safety issues and items requiring work orders to Supervisor or Safety & Security.
- Work effectively with all Artis-Naples team members.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications or related field.
- 3-5 years experience in graphic design and the preparation of print ready artwork for various methods of print.
- Within a MAC environment, must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop. As well as e-marketing software (currently Active Campaign).
QUALIFICATIONS:Competencies, Core Values, Education and ExperienceCompetencies To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess and demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Collects and researches data; is able to analyze and interpret data. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations. Technical Skills - Knowledge of computerized information systems used in office systems. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly, confidently in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions in office and in public settings; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports other's efforts to succeed; fosters a cooperative work environment. Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; exhibits confidence in self and others. Quality Management - Improves and promotes quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budgets; assist in developing and implementing cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values. Strategic Thinking - Assist in developing strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses. Organizational Core ValuesCollaborative - working internally and externally to accomplish something together that we may not be able to accomplish separately in order to realize shared goals. Transparency - behaving and communicating in a manner that exudes openness and sheer honesty. Excellence - a standard of performance that surpasses ordinary standards. Accountability - the acceptance and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions and results. Patron-first - placing the patron at the center of our efforts. Integrity - a commitment to the highest standards, values and principles through every action and decision Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment The work environment is varied and may include working indoors (general office conditions, with moderate noise) or outdoors (exposure to weather conditions). Operating motor vehicles in various weather and lighting conditions. Also, may include exposure to stage lighting effects, and noise associated with those effects or a performance. The above noted position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.