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Graphic Designer

Florida Virtual School
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POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Graphic Designer develops and implements the creative direction for all FLVS marketing and communication print collateral, signage, space advertisements, promotional items, and digital assets, including initial design options, concepts, layouts, font choices, graphics and final file integrity. The Graphic Designer also supports the graphic design work for the organization. The Graphic Designer oversees the design and production workload, schedules, and deadlines.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in the execution of the creative vision of FLVS through highly impactful work
  • Develop initial concepts for creative collateral (brochures, flyers, catalogs, web, etc.)
  • Oversee complete design workload for the organization
  • Assign workload to freelance graphic designers when needed
  • Oversee production schedules and deadlines
  • Coordinate design and delivery of large scale projects
  • Contribute suggestions for copyediting
  • Organize planning meetings and brainstorming sessions
  • Work with Marketing & Communications team to develop solutions that meet customer needs
  • Initiate and revise all design files as needed to reflect changing markets and new data--includes customized outputs for target markets
  • Produce final approved file outputs for print and digital projects, meeting all final deadlines
  • Develop and maintain an  assets archive with native and PDF files, digital images, and art files
  • Provide final approved files for all space advertisements to publications by insertion deadlines-- includes ensuring that all ad specs are met (working with appropriate Marketing Specialist)
  • Serve as liaison to all printers, confirming printing specs, paper choices, color and coating options, and delivery needs
  • Provide cross-department design direction and support
  • Work with the FLVS creative agency of record to develop brand guidelines and creative deliverables for campaigns
  • Oversee all photo shoots providing art and design direction
  • Work with other members of the Marketing & Communications team to recommend visual solutions for communicating messages more effectively
  • Explore new graphic design applications and offer recommendations for workflow updates
  • Oversee and ensure brand adherence of all graphic content and recommend updates to FLVS Graphic and Visual Identity Standards as needed
  • Create PDFs and graphics for the Web as Section 508 compliant, according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WGAC)
  • Work cooperatively on a team to design and implement solutions to achieve organizational goals
  • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrates respect for others
  • All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established
(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Art with a specialization or concentration in Graphic Design; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience:


  • Three years’ graphic design experience with the marketing, advertising, or education industry
  • Extensive experience in print, web, and multimedia design and creation
  • Experience in creating space advertisements to meet publication specs and deadlines

Knowledge, abilities and skills:


  • Skilled in current technologies used to create design deliverables including: Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), PowerPoint, Keynote, and iMovie
  • Knowledge of print production processes and experience working with outside vendors to produce high quality collateral
  • Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in graphic and digital design
  • Ability to prioritize, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, growing environment
  • Knowledge of project management, keeping up with production schedule, delivering proofs and final files by set deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise
  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
  • Demonstrated strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills