Senior Graphic Designer

Humane-Society-of-Tampa-Bay; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to lead and execute high-quality visual communications across the organization.

You will design for fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and digital media; manage print production, coordinate with printers, and mentor interns while staying current with trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and branding.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Knowledge of print production and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on graphic design from concept to final production.
• Create materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and communications.
• Produce print and digital assets for ads, invites, brochures, signage, social media.
• Ensure visual consistency across formats and channels.
• Mentor graphic design interns and guide design strategy.
• Stay current with design trends and accessibility in communications.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Print production

Job description

The Senior Graphic Designer is the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s primary hands-on design professional, responsible for creating and executing high-quality visual communications across the organization.

Graphic Design & Creative Execution

• Serve as HSTB’s principal hands-on graphic designer, developing creative concepts and producing high-quality visual materials from concept through final production.
• Design materials for fundraising campaigns, special events, donor communications, advertising, community outreach, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Create print and digital assets including advertisements, invitations, brochures, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, presentations, reports, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Develop campaign identities and visual concepts that effectively communicate HSTB’s mission and inspire audiences to take action.
• Translate complex information, messaging, and organizational priorities into clear and engaging visual communications.
• Adapt creative concepts across multiple formats and channels while maintaining visual consistency.

Print & Production

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for commercial printing, signage, promotional products, advertising, and other applications.
• Work directly with printers, vendors, photographers, and other creative partners to obtain specifications, troubleshoot production issues, review proofs, and ensure quality.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proof and review final materials for visual consistency, accuracy, and production quality.
• Partner with other departments to understand project goals and develop effective creative solutions.
• Contribute ideas and visual strategy during campaign and project planning.
• Provide design expertise and recommendations regarding creative approach, format, production, and visual communication.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and project oversight to graphic design interns as assigned.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, technologies, accessibility considerations, and production practices relevant to HSTB’s communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably including significant experience in an in-house, agency, nonprofit, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, typography, layout, branding, print design, and digital design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of print production, prepress requirements, file preparation, and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts as well as execute detailed production work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to receive, interpret, and thoughtfully respond to creative feedback.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
• Experience designing for nonprofit, fundraising, event, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
• Photography, video, motion graphics, digital advertising, or other complementary creative skills are a plus.

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