Graphic Arts Coordinator

United Community Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Center in Milwaukee seeks a Graphic Design Coordinator to lead all design projects and manage the design workflow across digital and print.

You'll collaborate with internal departments, coordinate with vendors, and help elevate the agency's brand through strategic marketing and compelling visuals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in graphic design or related field, 1–3 years of experience, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and basic project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of graphic design experience coordinating design projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Familiarity with project management tools (SharePoint, MS Planner) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Coordinate and manage the workflow of design projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Design: Lead all design projects for the agency, ensuring materials align with brand and mission, including digital and print.
• Collaboration: Work with Development, Education, HR, and Program Areas to translate design needs into visual communication.
• Quality Control: Review design drafts for consistency, accuracy, and brand adherence.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with printers, advertisers, photographers, etc.
• Content Management: Maintain library of design assets.
• Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools.
• Problem-Solving: Address design challenges creatively and adapt designs based on feedback.
• Marketing Knowledge: Understand marketing strategies and how design fits into campaigns.
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

SharePoint

MS Planner

Job description

Summary

Lead all aspects of Graphic Design as the lead for UCC and Latino Arts. The Graphic Design Coordinator will be responsible for managing the design workflow, coordinating with internal stakeholders, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality visual assets. This position will also play an active role within the agency’s marketing department, assisting with events, creating social media content and helping to elevate the agency’s brand through strategic marketing and design choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Coordinate and manage the workflow of design projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Design. Lead all design projects for the agency, ensuring all materials maintain a consistent and cohesive brand and align with the agency’s mission and vision. This includes both digital and print projects.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments and team members (Development, Education, HR, Program Areas) to understand design needs and translate them into effective visual communication.
• Quality Control: Review and provide feedback on design drafts, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand standards.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with external vendors (printers, advertisers, photographers, etc.) to ensure the production of design assets meets specifications and quality expectations.
• Content Management: Maintain and organize a library of design assets, including logos, images, templates, and other visual elements.
• Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and tools, recommending improvements or new approaches to design processes.
• Problem-Solving. Address and solve design challenges creatively and effectively. Ability to adapt designs based on project needs and feedback.
• Marketing Knowledge. Understanding of marketing strategies and how design fits into broader marketing campaigns.
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in graphic design, with a proven track record in coordinating design projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design software. (Canva) Familiarity with project management tools (SharePoint, MS Planner, etc.) is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members. Team-oriented and able to work with many different individuals across the agency with clear and detailed communication.
• Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of print production processes.
• Basic knowledge of digital content creation.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment; bilingual Spanish/English desirable