Sr. Graphic Designer

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, creates compelling design solutions for a range of marketing and promotion materials that can translate across design mediums for Beach Cities Health District’s programs, services and facilities. In addition, works closely and collaborates with team to understand the project, conceptualize new ideas, and take the project from concept to reality. Responsibilities include creating original artwork, managing graphic standards, communicating with and managing vendors, and providing direction to a graphic designer independent contractor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.

1. Develops and oversees BCHD’s graphic standards, advising on overall direction and ensuring that all materials adhere to the set standards.
2. Participates in creative and team meetings and contributes ideas/gives input to the creative process and overall campaign/project.
3. Works closely with team to interpret project direction and objectives, collaborating and communicating closely to develop creative designs that clearly communicate the project’s message to its audience.
4. Researches, identifies and shares current industry design trends as they relate to BCHD and its facilities.
5. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors to obtain quotes, best pricing and quality.
6. Works with team to manage production delivery deadlines to ensure that all projects are completed and delivered on time. 
7. Assists Director of Communications in planning and art directing photos shoots.
8. Designs and brands communications materials (examples: flyers, PowerPoint’s, signs, letters, name badges/tags, business cards, postcards, newsletter, reports, etc.) for BCHD.
9. Oversees the design elements of the LiveWell magazine, annual report and other mailers. 
10. Responsible for website updates and maintains knowledge of BCHD’s current Drupal/website platform.
11. Monitors incoming work requests and manages workflow from all departments, independently deciding which projects should be outsourced to vendors and independent contractors, providing direction and approving their work. 
12. Works independently on assigned tasks, with little or no direction, seeking input and final approval from the Director of Communications as necessary.
13. Maintains a status report, documenting project progress and status, and communicates with Director of Communications on a regular basis.
14. Trains and supervises graphic design interns, when necessary.
15. Oversees filming, production and distribution of monthly District Board meetings.
16. Exhibits clear understanding of the history, mission, and vision and serves as an ambassador of Beach Cities Health District. 
17. Exemplifies BCHD’s core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, and excellence in every interaction with the public.
18. Performs special projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

 This position requires the following competencies (e.g., knowledge, skills and abilities) in order to perform all functions of the job.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability/Flexibility. Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems. Recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets. Copes well and helps others deal with the ongoing demands of change; sees and shows others the benefits of change. Manages change in a way that reduces the concern experienced by others. Clarifies priorities when leading change.

Collaboration. Works effectively with others, inside and outside the District, to achieve shared goals, fostering productive partnerships and leveraging collective knowledge and resources. Actively contributes to team objectives by sharing ideas, participating in planning, and recognizing peers' contributions. Promotes an inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and constructive group dynamics. Resolves conflicts and differences positively, facilitating consensus and maintaining team cohesion.

Communication. Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas verbally in individual or group situations. Exhibits strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Checks for understanding of the communication by asking open-ended questions that draw out the intended audience’s understanding.

Self-Management. Prioritizes tasks by importance and deadline. Adjusts priorities as situations change. Focuses time and effort on key tasks. Easily transitions between tasks and picks up where left off when interrupted. Makes reasonable estimates of resource needs to achieve goals or complete projects. Uses sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments. Completes high volumes of work, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy. Meets and exceeds deadlines efficiently.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Attention to Detail. Performs tasks with care; is thorough. Makes few if any errors. Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies. Remains aware and takes care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.

Business Acumen. Maintains functional knowledge of organizational departments. Understands how services of own department relates to and impacts those of other departments. Sees the interrelationships between parts of the organization and collaborates to achieve results. Advocates for and positively represents other programs and services when working with customers and stakeholders. Gathers, assembles, analyzes and reports metrics and trends to make recommendations for assigned areas. Utilizes appropriate business terms and vocabulary in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Creative & Innovative Thinking. Thinks in terms of desired outcomes, not just reactive, quick solutions. Finds ways to turn the ideal into reality. Experiments with new ideas, methodologies, and procedures. Connects seemingly unrelated ideas, events, and circumstances to find organizational solutions to individual problems.

Results Focus & Initiative. Sets high goals and works doggedly to achieve them. Pushes self and others to reach milestones. Looks for opportunities to help move a project along; volunteers to help others with projects or assignments. Responds to setbacks with renewed and increased efforts; is persistent in the face of difficulty. Goes the “extra mile” to ensure the goal is met.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

 Any combination equivalent to experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Communications. Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.  

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years experience in graphic design or related field. High level of proficiency in design and software/applications (Adobe Creative Suite). 

KNOWLEDGE:

Competent knowledge of design fundamentals: layout and composition, color relationships, and typography. Knowledge of maintaining brand standards. Multiple digital and printed file formats, along with video and web formats. Knowledge of pre and post-flight printing standards. Knowledge of printing procedures, photography, illustration and verbal and written communication. 

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

Ability to work independently and collaboratively on various forms of projects, while maintaining brand and established quality of standards. Analyze and solve problems related to print and digital collateral. Effective communication skills between staff, leadership, contractors, consultants and outside vendors.

Advanced competency with Adobe Suite programs, competency with web-based CMS systems. Basic knowledge of video editing and formatting. Competency with Microsoft Suite programs or any other document and presentation-based programs. Ability to learn new software programs. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; simple record keeping procedures.   Must be able to successfully pass background check and drug screen.  Must have a valid Class C California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Employee Use of Automobiles Policy. May sometimes need to adjust work schedule to accommodate evening and/or weekend work based on staff support/coverage needs.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY ELEMENTS:

This position requires hearing, talking, and seeing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee uses finger dexterity in order to operate computer hardware for extended periods of time.  The employee is required to constantly sit and occasionally walk and stand to access counters, work areas and files; stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files; lift and carry records, documents, event supplies, etc., typically weighing less than 50 pounds.                                                                                                                                                                        

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in normal office environment and in the field/community for events and activities, with exposure to variable temperature and weather conditions and moderate to loud noise during indoor and outdoor play, including up to 95 decibels level.  

Salary : $35 - $42