Graphics Designer, Senior

Position Summary

This position performs comprehensive graphic design duties that contribute to the promotion and presentation of the Cooperative’s strategic plan.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create high quality, compelling marketing and communications materials in a variety of media, including websites, banners, email, social media, print, presentations and event graphics
• Design, develop, produce and archive logos and illustrations for a variety of uses
• Design projects from concept to execution while meeting the needs of various stakeholders and representing the Cooperative’s mission, vision and values
• Collaborate in the planning, creative development and execution of the Cooperative’s communications plans, promotional campaigns and strategies
• Direct the development of Cooperative brand identity, maintain quality and consistency across all presentation platforms
• Maintain high level of conceptual and creative consistency across all initiatives
• Utilize industry standard graphics/visual design software to produce final products
• Produce layouts for traditional print platforms, utilizing industry best practices
• Create optimized images for web and digital layouts, utilizing industry best practices
• Bring new ideas for design and content creation to the team using expertise and eye for great design
• Monitor all stages of production to complete projects, including designing finished products and contributing to others’ ideas
• Assist in scouting, scheduling, staging and talent procurement for photo and video campaigns to be used across various initiatives
• Assist in the coordination of print and collateral materials
• Correspond with external vendors to ensure proper budgeting and quality assurance of finished materials
• Communicate with both external and internal stakeholders

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• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of marketing practices and procedures, design principles and media industries
• Knowledge of visual layout best practices and trends
• Knowledge of advanced typography theory and applications
• Knowledge of advanced color theory and applications
• Knowledge of industry standard design software, i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques and methods
• Knowledge of digital asset management software
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office on Mac and PC platforms
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in planning and organizing projects
• Ability to translate concepts and information into effective and engaging images
• Ability to work under deadlines, conduct multiple tasks and maintain effective working relationships

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• Ability to understand and quickly assimilate corporate strategy
• Ability to foster cooperation, rapport and teamwork while participating in group projects
• Ability to proactively offer solutions for successful outcomes of projects
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

• Directly related experience may substitute for education
• Five years of work related experience
• Five years’ experience working with both print and digital platforms
• Photo and video editing experience preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.