Senior Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Park District is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead design for print and digital materials promoting District campaigns and activities. You will craft photography and video content and help manage the District's websites, ensuring consistent branding across channels.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Art Design or a related field and extensive design software experience. On-site work at Chevy Chase location, with collaboration across Marketing and Administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Art Design or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of design software experience including Microsoft Office Suite, Google tools, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic knowledge of HTML coding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage print and digital graphic materials for promotions and campaigns.
• Create and develop quality photography and video content for district use.
• Assist in management of the district websites and online content.
• Maintain branding and image standards across multimedia platforms.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and other departments on district projects.
• Work with approved printers and attend district meetings and events as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Photography

Video editing

Web basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Art Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Sites

HTML basics

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chevy - Wheeling, IL 60090Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Salary Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer Job Status: Full Time - Exempt Department: Administration Primary Work Location: Chevy Chase Country Club Reports To: Director of Public Relations Supervisory Responsibility: None Position Summary The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptual design and implementation of print and digital material for the promotion and marketing of Park District campaigns, programs and activities. Create and develop quality photography and video content for District use. Also assists in the management of the District's websites. Essential Job Duties

• Communicate with the Director of Public Relations and Superintendent of Marketing and Communications on Park District matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications team as well as other District Departments.
• Design, develop, and manage storage of all concept and final printed and digital graphic materials for the District using desktop and online based graphic design, video editing, and web development software.
• Assist in the management of the District websites, social media, and business/facility/program listings, by adding quality images, videos, and promotional/ad designs.
• Assist in maintaining the branding and image standards of the Park District via multimedia platforms (e.g. print, video, large format, e-mail marketing, logo use, program guides, brochures, giveaways, social media, etc.).
• Create and develop quality photography and video content for future use.
• Assist with the creation Park District promotional presentations and displays.
• Work with Wheeling Park District sponsors and partners in creating/designing marketing pieces to fit with the marketing plans and goals within the community.
• Work with Park District approved printers to execute development of print projects.
• Attend Park District meetings and events as necessary.
• Attends conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in related areas of responsibility.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook.
• Participates in required training and safety programs as established by the Wheeling Park District.
• Supports and exhibits the organizational values of respect, communication, integrity, innovation, recognition and appreciation, continuous learning, fun, empowerment and people.
• Performs special projects or other duties as assigned.
• QualificationsPosition Requirements Bachelor's degree in Graphic Art Design or related field. A minimum of 10-years experience with design software to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google (Doc, Sheets, Sites), Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier). Basic knowledge of HTML coding (imbedding text, images, video, tables, lists, and links). Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Social Media, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube.
• Experience using email marketing with Constant Contact or other email marketing campaign software.
• Background and/or related experience in photography, video and audio.
• Physical Requirements The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May need to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Working Conditions
• Most activities will be performed indoors.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.