Graphic Designer

Cox Science Center and Aquarium; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. You will create visual content for print and digital media, support website content, and help develop our brand.

You’ll collaborate across departments and contribute to photography, CMS tasks, and campaign materials. The ideal candidate brings a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and a keen eye for layout, color theory, and typography.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a graphic designer or in a similar creative role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of layout, color theory, and typography.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.
• Experience with photography and photo editing (preferred).
• Familiarity with website CMS (preferred).
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create visually compelling graphics for marketing materials including brochures, flyers, posters, digital ads, social media, email campaigns, and website banners.
• Develop and implement creative design concepts that align with brand guidelines and target audience preferences.
• Illustrate design concepts by producing rough layouts of art and copy, considering arrangement, size, typography, and overall aesthetic.
• Ensure all final designs meet high quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
• Assist with updates to the Science Center’s website, including uploading content, maintaining design consistency, and supporting user experience improvements.
• Work closely with the marketing team to understand project goals, messaging, and creative direction.
• Provide design expertise during brainstorming sessions, campaign development, and promotional planning.
• Adapt and revise existing materials based on feedback and evolving needs.
• Capture and edit high-quality images for use across print and digital platforms.
• Maintain an organized photo library and ensure visual assets are current and aligned with the brand image.
• Stay up-to-date on graphic design trends, tools, and best practices.
• Seek continuous improvement in design approach, software skills, and visual storytelling techniques.

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Graphic Designer

COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM INC

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Full-time

Job type

Full-time

Shift and schedule

• Weekends as needed
• Evenings as needed

Full job description

Position Summary The Graphic Designer is a key member of the marketing team, responsible for creating visual content that communicates the organization’s message and strengthens its brand. This role supports both print and digital design, photography, website content, and overall brand development. The ideal candidate brings creative vision, technical skill, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Graphic Design & Visual Content Creation

• Create visually compelling graphics for marketing materials including brochures, flyers, posters, digital ads, social media, email campaigns, and website banners.
• Develop and implement creative design concepts that align with brand guidelines and target audience preferences.
• Illustrate design concepts by producing rough layouts of art and copy, considering arrangement, size, typography, and overall aesthetic.
• Ensure all final designs meet high quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
• Assist with updates to the Science Center’s website, including uploading content, maintaining design consistency, and supporting user experience improvements.

2. Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with the marketing team to understand project goals, messaging, and creative direction.
• Provide design expertise during brainstorming sessions, campaign development, and promotional planning.
• Adapt and revise existing materials based on feedback and evolving needs.

3. Photography & Image Editing

• Capture and edit high-quality images for use across print and digital platforms.
• Maintain an organized photo library and ensure visual assets are current and aligned with the brand image.

4. Industry Awareness & Best Practices

• Stay up-to-date on graphic design trends, tools, and best practices.
• Seek continuous improvement in design approach, software skills, and visual storytelling techniques.

Qualifications

Required:

• Proven experience as a graphic designer or in a similar creative role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of layout, color theory, and typography.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.

Preferred:

• Experience with photography and photo editing.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing is a plus.

Work Environment & Expectations

• This is a fast-paced, creative role requiring flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities.
• The Graphic Designer should be comfortable receiving feedback from multiple stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, and be able to revise work based on preference rather than performance. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a solution-oriented approach are essential.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required around campaign launches or special events.
• Must be able to lift at least 80lbs.