Senior Graphic Designer & Web Developer

New Mexico Biopark Society; New Mexico; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting a city’s natural attractions seeks a Senior Graphic Designer & Web Developer to lead the design and branding initiatives. This role involves developing creative materials, managing websites, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in graphic design and web development, along with strong leadership skills. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and requires flexibility for occasional outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to completion.
• Strong proficiency in print design and digital illustration.
• Ability to mentor junior designers or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction for creative material across various formats.
• Develop and maintain brand identity for all materials.
• Manage the design and maintenance of NMBPS websites.

Skills

Leadership in graphic design

Web development and design

Branding and marketing design

Digital illustration

Video production

Education

Five years’ professional experience in graphic design

Two years in a senior-level role

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

WordPress CMS

Adobe InDesign

WooCommerce

Job description

NM BioPark Society
Physical Address:
1320 Iron Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mailing, Legal, Business and Billing Address:
903 10th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-764-6280
[e-mail]

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer & Web Developer

Function: Responsible for providing leadership in graphic design, branding and web development for the New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS). This position is an integral part of the Creative & Marketing team, supporting projects that advance NMBPS’s mission and other initiatives that directly support the ABQ BioPark.

Reports to: Marketing & Communications Director

Areas of Responsibility (Including, but not limited to)

Graphic Design

• Lead and collaborate with the Creative & Marketing team on the design direction, concept development and production of creative material for all NMBPS departments, including print, digital and multimedia assets.
• Develop, maintain and evolve a consistent brand identity across all creative materials and campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, sponsors, donors and partners to ensure proper representation of multiple NMBPS and ABQ BioPark brand identities.
• Provide design solutions, creative direction, mentorship and feedback on all NMBPS visual projects.
• Capture and edit professional-quality photos and videos to support creative projects.
• Create, manage and expand asset libraries, including photos, illustrations and multimedia assets.
• Produce and edit professional videos and, when needed, create custom digital illustrations.
• Manage and collaborate with the creative and marketing coordinator in the design and production of BioScape, the quarterly membership magazine.

Web Development & Design

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of all NMBPS websites (org, riveroflights.org, runforthezoo.org, abqbooatthezoo.org), including the custom membership and events portal.
• Ensure websites are visually engaging, user-friendly and aligned with the organization’s branding and strategic goals.
• Manage web hosting, DNS and domain renewals.
• Implement and maintain website security measures, including SSL protocols, PCI certification, backups and scanning.
• Manage e-commerce systems, including online payment processing, product pages and POS/mobile payment systems.
• Collaborate with departments to design and implement web content.
• Coordinate and oversee external web contractors as needed.

IT

• Additional areas, if applicable: Support and maintain NMBPS IT infrastructure in collaboration with contracted IT support company, including servers, computers, mobile devices, internet and network connections, email, phones, communication apps, payment processing systems, project management tools and security systems, while also providing technical support to staff through troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance of office equipment and software.

Qualifications

Graphic Design

• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in graphic design, including at least two years in a senior-level role, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept through completion, including mentoring junior designers or contractors.
• Strong proficiency with:
  • Print and layout design
  • Branding and marketing design
  • Digital illustration and image editing
  • Photography and photo editing
  • Video production and editing
• Advanced proficiency with design software such as:
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Email marketing design through various platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Wordfly)

Web Development

• A minimum of two years’ professional experience in web design/development, or four years’ related experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with:
• WordPress CMS
• Hosting and DNS configuration
• PHP and MySQL basics
• E-commerce integration (WooCommerce and Square)
• CRM systems

IT

• Basic to intermediate experience preferred, with general proficiency in Windows and macOS environments and hardware, as well as iOS and Android devices and other consumer electronics such as projectors, TV screens, speakers and other computer peripherals.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to mentor junior team members, contractors or interns in design best practices and technical skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align creative and digital work with organizational goals.

Working Conditions

• Mostly indoor work, with some outdoor tasks in seasonal weather.
• Requires walking, standing and occasional lifting (up to 30 pounds), kneeling or crouching.
• Must be comfortable working with and photographing wildlife (animals, plants, fish) and working closely with animal care and plant staff.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.

No phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please.

New Mexico BioPark Society is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the ABQ BioPark and is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.