Lead Graphic Designer

St. Louis JCC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis JCC seeks a Lead Graphic Designer to lead the visual design and execution of marketing materials across print and digital platforms.

You will ensure brand standards are consistently applied and elevate creative output for campaigns, programs, events, and organizational initiatives. You will translate messaging into strong visuals, oversee typography and layout, and collaborate with marketing to align messaging with design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Graphic Design or related field).
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital design work.
• Excellent typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy understanding.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of brand standards and visual consistency.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate messaging into visuals.
• Experience in campaign-based or multi-department environments preferred; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution for all print and digital materials.
• Translate messaging into clear, on-brand visual design.
• Develop and produce creative assets for campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives.
• Ensure consistency of brand identity and visual standards across materials.
• Provide creative direction on layout, typography, and visual composition to elevate design quality.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications on campaign development.
• Develop templates and visual systems to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand, quality, and accessibility standards.
• Support event signage, promotional materials, and environmental design needs.
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines; review and finalize work.

Skills

Portfolio development

Communication

Project management

Brand consistency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lead Graphic Designer

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St. Louis, MO 63146

Overview

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Marketing

Lead Graphic Designer

Responsible for leading the visual design and creative execution of marketing and communications materials across the J. This role ensures consistent application of brand standards and delivers high-quality design work across print and digital platforms in support of campaigns, programs, events, and organizational initiatives.

Focuses on translating messaging into strong, cohesive visual design and elevating the overall quality and consistency of creative output across the organization. Works closely with marketing and communications staff to ensure alignment between messaging and visual execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution for all print and digital marketing and communications materials
• Translate messaging and content into clear, effective, and on-brand visual design
• Develop and produce creative assets for campaigns, programs, events, and organizational initiatives
• Ensure consistency of brand identity, visual standards, and design systems across all materials
• Provide creative direction on layout, typography, and visual composition to elevate design quality
• Collaborate with marketing and communications team members on campaign development and execution
• Develop templates and visual systems to improve design consistency and efficiency
• Ensure all creative deliverables meet brand, quality, and accessibility standards
• Support event signage, promotional materials, and environmental design needs
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Review and finalize design work prior to distribution or production handoff
• Partner with production and operations team members to ensure accurate file handoff and execution readiness
• Provide creative problem-solving support for campaign and content development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital design work
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of brand standards and visual consistency
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with ability to interpret messaging into effective visual design
• Experience working in campaign-based or multi-department environments preferred
  High attention to detail and commitment to design quality
• Photography and videography experience preferred, but not required
• Focus is strictly on visual design, brand execution, and creative asset development

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