Digital Designer

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County is seeking a Digital Designer to provide design expertise for the Communications Department. You will execute production, design, print projects, and website content to meet deadlines. You will work with vendors, oversee quotes, and ensure the GISD brand remains consistent across collateral.

Photography and videography skills are required. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or equivalent, and at least two years in graphic arts, print

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years in graphic arts, print production, and website upkeep.
• Knowledge of digital and offset print, pre-press, and finishing processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling designs for marketing collateral and website content using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support internal help desk tickets with design skills and project execution.
• Incorporate photography and videography into projects.
• Produce advertising emails and digital campaigns to boost brand awareness.
• Liaise between vendors and internal purchasing to manage orders.
• Oversee project orders, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with other designers to maintain cohesive campaigns across channels.

Skills

Creative concepting

Brand consistency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

WordPress

Google Ads

Job description

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

HOURLY RATE $25

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing design expertise to the Communications Department by executing production, design, print projects and website design content to assure deadlines are achieved, maintain departmental filing system on such projects, act as liaison between print vendors to ensure that all necessary approval steps are received on select 'production-only' jobs, but also as needed on other collaborative design and print jobs. The Digital Designer will procure print job quotes and oversee press runs. The Designer will work closely with the Director to ensure that the GISD brand is accurately represented on all collateral. Familiarity with photography and videography is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Creates compelling designs for marketing collateral including data sheets, brochures, flyers and website content with the use of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Uses graphic design skills to fulfill internal Zendesk/Communications Help Desk tickets.
• Uses photography and videography for all projects.
• Produces advertising email and digital campaigns aimed at driving brand awareness, engagement and conversion.
• Acts as a liaison between vendors and internal purchasing department.
• Supervises projects orders, including purchasing and tracking to ensure timely processing and delivery to relevant internal departments.
• Collaborates with the other Digital Designer and Social Media Designer to ensure cohesive marketing campaigns across advertising, web, social, and email.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree preferred. Marketing experience preferred.

Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in graphic arts, print production, and website maintenance. Knowledge of digital and offset print manufacturing, with pre-press and finishing processes knowledge (i.e. file prep, press quality/color checks, scoring/folding). Must have a high level of interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take on multiple tasks. Ability to read and understand written sales orders/quotes, sample sheets and proofs.

Computer Skills

Excellent computer skills. Experience with direct mail (electronic and physical) (i.e. Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor etc.). Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Email Marketing. Strong proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro and PowerPoint. Proficient in WordPress content editing and maintenance. Experience managing Google AdWords Accounts.

Certificates & Licenses

Must have a valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and driving record acceptable by Goodwill’s insurance company.