Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Creative Director, this position is responsible for creating and revising designs for the Federation; liaising with managers, clients and printers; overseeing all aspects of design both for web and print production; Able to multitask with end result of bringing many graphic design projects to completion with accuracy, efficiency, and consistently meeting deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In-house design of visual communications:

• Assists Creative Director with design creation and magazine production & branding.

• Communicates with in-house clients regarding design needs.
• Fulfills design work orders for a variety of visual communication projects including the design and development of e-blast images, media kits, promotional materials, web banners/pages, logos, social media, and other media publications. 
• Revises and reviews forms/documents to ensure branding is consistent.
• Obtains price quotes from external printing companies.
• Communicates with printing companies regarding printing requirements and status of printing projects.
• Adheres to project timelines and verifies all deadlines are being met
• Provides status reports to management and others as necessary.

• Consults with IT department regarding web design requirements.

• Designs and creates editorial sections for US Equestrian magazine. 

• Participates in staff meetings regarding magazine content.
• Designs ads for advertisers as requested.
• Any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor and/or upper management.
• Delegating design tasks as needed and providing support for junior level designer(s)
• Attend meetings as needed if the Creative Director is unable to be present.
• Process and approve vendor & freelance invoices as needed.
• Branding of visual communications is consistent with Marketing objectives and guidelines.
• Designs are created within required timeframes.
• Relationships with managers, clients and printers result in quality design production and minimized costs. Attend press checks as needed.
• Knowledge of design programs and techniques is kept current.
• Attention to visual details
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts

Required, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional written communication skills (i.e. spelling, grammar, proper formatting, proofreading, e-mail etiquette, etc.).
• Proficient in Illustrator in creating and manipulating vector images.
• Proficient in Photoshop to manipulate photographs and other digital images.
• Proficient in InDesign in the layout of digital and print publications
• Knowledge of social media design.
• Proven ability to demonstrate creativity in design.
• Excellent time management skills working in a fast paced team environment.
• Adaptable quick learner who is highly self-motivated.
• Able to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. 
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects at one time and meet tight deadlines.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office software, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or closely related field such as Visual Communications, Graphic Technology, Web Design, Art, Advertising, etc.
• Associate’s degree in aforementioned fields plus three to five years of experience or six years of directly related experience alone may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator is required.
• Experience with After Effects is a plus but not required.
• Three to five years of graphic design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm is preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of sedentary work at a computer
• Must be capable of fine, repetitive hand movements such as would be used in controlling a computer mouse. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.