Supervisor, Graphic Design

Kids for the Future; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Supervisor, Graphic Design to lead and coordinate design operations across Everett and Lancaster. You will ensure production-ready graphics, enforce SOPs, and drive team performance through coaching and training.

The role collaborates with production, sales, and customer service to ensure timely and accurate execution while maintaining clear communication across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BFA preferred in art/graphic disciplines.
• 3+ years in graphic design; 1–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Everett and Lancaster design operations and production readiness.
• Develop vinyl and full‑color graphics compliant with specs.
• Review designs for accuracy, quality, and customer specs.
• Lead onboarding, training, and performance coaching.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Design sense

Typography skills

Pricing/quoting for clients

Leadership

Organization and detail

Art/print methods knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

BFA preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $34.00 - $40.00 / Hour
• Job Category Supervisor Level
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 2%
• Manage Others Yes

Job Description

Job Title

Department

Reports to

Supervisor, Graphic Design

Manager, Design Team

Work Location

Job Type

FLSA Status

On-Site

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Graphic Design leads and coordinates graphic design operations across both Everett and Lancaster locations, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and alignment with production goals. This role oversees the development of production-ready graphics (vinyl and full-color), enforces standardized workflows and SOPs, and drives team performance through coaching, training, and continuous improvement. The Supervisor, Graphic Design partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely execution from concept through production while maintaining a unified communication structure and visibility across both teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participates in the hiring and training of departmental team members.

Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of departmental team members.

Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Oversees day-to-day design operations for both Everett and Lancaster teams, ensuring alignment with production priorities.

Creates and modifies vinyl and full-color graphics while maintaining production-ready standards.

Reviews and approves designs to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to customer specifications.

Ensures all artwork is properly prepared and formatted for output to media.

Conducts quality assurance and proofreading of signage prior to production.

Assigns work, manages team workloads, and monitors deadlines across both locations.

Monitors team capacity, productivity, and performance to ensure operational efficiency.

Provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to design team members.

Leads onboarding, training, and continuous development initiatives for the design team.

Hosts recurring design review and error analysis meetings to improve quality and reduce rework.

Develops, standardizes, and maintains SOPs and workflows across both locations.

Communicates updates, announcements, and priorities to the unified design team via Slack and email.

Reports performance metrics for Everett and Lancaster teams, including SIOP reporting.

Collaborates with production, sales, and customer service teams to ensure project alignment and execution.

Supports cross-location collaboration and provides remote support as needed during business hours.

Identifies process improvements and recommends enhancements to tools, workflows, and technologies.

Operates within and enforces company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent sense of design.

Thorough understanding of typography, drawing, and lettering techniques.

Ability to assess costs and quote prices for prospective clients.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong leadership skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Understanding of, or ability to learn, art and print methods that relate to the organization's product and packaging needs.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required; BFA in Art, Graphic Arts, or related discipline highly preferred.

At least three years in graphic design required.

1-3 years in a supervisory role in graphic design required.

Project management and managerial experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the function.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times.

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the office is typically low to moderate.

Travel Required

Occasional travel (approximately 1-2 times per year) to Lancaster Location.

EEO Statement

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.