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New Horizon Academy

Graphic and Website Design Specialist

New Horizon Academy, Cambridge, Minnesota, United States, 55008


DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEW

The

Graphic and Website Design Specialist

works directly with Vice President of Marketing and Marketing Manager to ideate and create print and digital design works such as ads, flyers, apparel, email and website graphics, webpage templates, and signage, which includes designing and updating the layout, visual elements, and usability of the New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill website. Additionally, this role is responsible for executing short- and long-term projects with multiple stakeholders and working with front-end web developers to guide the implementation of website design elements.Essential Functions

Design print and digital ads, graphics, icons, logos templates, signage, apparel and more as needed by marketing and other departments.Understand and align with brand style guide when creating design assets.Create wireframes and mockups for website pages and collateral.Create branding and identity systems for websites, apps, and other media.Work with developers to implement visual and design elements.Research and evaluate new design trends and ideas.Establish and maintain design standards and best practices.Manage website updates.Produce design assets for use in social media and marketing channels.Develop and maintain consistent branding.Utilize data and analytics in marketing design decisions.Select and prepare imagery.Create and maintain a database of design assets.Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field.3-5 years experience as a graphic designer or in a related field.Demonstrable website and graphic design skills with a strong portfolio of creative work.Proficiency with required desktop publishing tools, including Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator.Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office Suite.Proficiency with WordPress.A strong eye for visual design and composition.Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design.Experience with computer-aided design.Thorough understanding of branding, channels, and marketing strategies.Experience working cross-functionally to complete complex projects.Exceptional collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.Preferred:

Social media, email marketing and content marketing experience a plus.

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