Graphic Designer

Southland Credit Union; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Credit Union is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to shape how the brand appears across digital campaigns, social media, print materials, and member communications. You will translate marketing objectives into visually engaging designs while upholding brand standards and accessibility across platforms.

You’ll collaborate with the Marketing team on campaigns, support production through print vendors, and present concepts that balance creativity with business needs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in marketing or a related environment.
• Experience creating visual materials for digital and print marketing channels.
• Experience translating briefs and objectives into effective designs.
• Experience producing production-ready files and coordinating with printers or vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and cross-channel work is required.
• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bring marketing ideas and objectives to life as visual experiences for digital and print.
• Design digital ads, social graphics, brochures, direct mail, and signage.
• Maintain brand identity and ensure consistency across channels.
• Collaborate with Marketing and external vendors through concept to production.
• Prepare assets for print and digital use and develop reusable templates.
• Balance creativity with deadlines, accessibility, and business goals.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Digital + print marketing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Typography & layout

Brand consistency

Stakeholder communication

Portfolio required

Motion graphics / video editing (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

Role

About the Role

From the first impression of a digital ad to the experience of walking into a Financial Center, design plays a powerful role in how people see and connect with Southland Credit Union.

We're looking for a Graphic Designer who brings creativity, curiosity, and a fresh perspective to everything they create. You'll help shape how Southland shows up across digital campaigns, social media, print materials, Member communications, and more - turning ideas into thoughtful, engaging designs that capture attention and bring our brand to life.

As part of our Marketing team, you'll have the opportunity to explore creative concepts, contribute your own ideas, and see your work make an impact across a wide range of projects. If you enjoy bringing ideas from concept to reality and want your creativity to serve a meaningful purpose, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Bringing the Southland Brand to Life

Great design does more than look good. It tells a story, makes information easier to understand, and creates connections with the people we're trying to reach.

In this role, you'll turn marketing ideas and campaign objectives into visual experiences that connect with our Members, associates, and communities. One project might involve creating digital advertising or social media graphics, while another could focus on designing brochures, direct mail, Financial Center signage, or materials that help Members better understand our products and services.

You'll work across both digital and print channels, applying your creativity while maintaining the visual identity that makes Southland recognizable. From typography and imagery to layout and color, your attention to detail will help ensure every piece feels intentional, consistent, and aligned with our brand.

From Creative Concept to Final Design

You'll have the opportunity to contribute more than finished artwork. We want someone who enjoys exploring ideas, thinking through creative challenges, and finding visual solutions that make communication more effective.

Working alongside the Marketing team and partners throughout the Credit Union, you'll take projects from initial concepts through final production. That includes interpreting creative briefs, presenting design recommendations, incorporating feedback, and preparing polished materials for digital and print use.

You'll also collaborate with vendors on print production, maintain organized creative assets, and develop reusable templates that make future projects more efficient.

Balancing creativity with deadlines, brand standards, accessibility, and business objectives will be an important part of your work. Success means creating designs that not only capture attention but also communicate clearly, support our marketing goals, and strengthen how people experience Southland.

Knowledge and Skills

What Helps You Succeed

Experience

• Three or more years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in a marketing, advertising, agency, or in-house creative environment.

• Experience creating visual materials for both digital and print marketing channels.

• Experience translating creative briefs and marketing objectives into engaging, effective designs.

• Experience preparing production-ready files, managing revisions, and coordinating with print or creative vendors.

• Experience managing multiple design projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and meeting deadlines.

• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative versatility, brand consistency, and work across multiple channels is required.

• Experience in financial services or another regulated industry is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

You'll Be at Your Best in This Role If You...

• Bring fresh ideas and enjoy finding creative ways to communicate a message.

• Have advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Have a strong eye for typography, composition, color, layout, and visual storytelling.

• Understand how to design for different digital platforms and prepare high-quality materials for print production.

• Can apply brand standards consistently while finding opportunities to keep designs fresh and engaging.

• Consider readability, accessibility, and the overall audience experience in your designs.

• Enjoy collaborating with others, sharing creative recommendations, and using feedback to strengthen your work.

• Can manage competing priorities, stay organized, and take ownership of projects from start to finish.

• Are curious about emerging design trends, tools, and techniques and enjoy exploring ways to improve your work.

• Can balance creative expression with practical business needs, accuracy, and brand consistency.

• Experience with motion graphics, basic video editing, Figma, or other digital design tools is a plus.

Why Southland?

At Southland Credit Union, our purpose is People Helping People, and the way we communicate that purpose matters.

With deep roots in Southern California, Southland is built on relationships, trust, and helping Members achieve financial well-being. Our Marketing team plays an important role in bringing that commitment to life through the messages, campaigns, and experiences people see every day.

As our Graphic Designer, your work will help make financial information more approachable, create meaningful connections with our communities, and shape how Members experience our brand.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your creative perspective, collaborate across the organization, and see your designs make a difference beyond the screen or printed page.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine creativity, thoughtful design, and meaningful work while helping shape the visual experience of a purpose-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency

Southland Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with California law, the pay range for this position is included in the job posting. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business needs.

Salary Minimum

USD $27.00/Hr.

Salary Maximum

USD $34.00/Hr.