Senior Graphic Designer

Humane Society Brand; 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 hands-on visual communications across the organization, converting complex messages into compelling visuals. You will design print and digital materials for fundraising campaigns, events, donor communications, and outreach, while ensuring brand consistency across channels.

This role collaborates with printers and partners, manages multiple projects with tight deadlines, mentors interns, and stays current on design trends and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and produce materials from concept through final production.
• Design materials for fundraising campaigns, events, donor communications, advertising, outreach, programs, and initiatives.
• Create print and digital assets including ads, invitations, brochures, signage, social graphics, emails, presentations, and reports.
• Develop campaign identities and visuals that communicate the organization's mission.
• Translate complex information into clear and engaging visuals.
• Adapt concepts across formats while maintaining visual consistency.
• Prepare production-ready files for printing, signage, and promotional items.
• Work with printers and vendors to obtain specs, proofs, and ensure quality.
• Manage multiple design projects with deadlines and attention to detail.
• Mentor graphic design interns and provide guidance on creative approaches.
• Stay current on design trends, accessibility, and production practices.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Typography

Layout

Branding

Print design

Digital design

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Print production

Prepress

Vendor coordination

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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