Graphic Designer Job at Gulfshore Life in Bonita Springs

Graphic Designer:
Gulfshore Life Media, LLC is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer for Gulfshore Life Magazine's print and digital media. The Graphic Designer will apply art, design, and copy layout skills to create visually engaging concepts such as logos, promotional and branding materials, communication media, and other print and digital materials.
Gulfshore Life celebrates the best of life in Southwest Florida. Based in Bonita Springs, Florida, and established in 1970, Gulfshore Life is a regional luxury publication that features the people, places, spaces, and lifestyles that make Southwest Florida paradise. Gulfshore Life Media, LLC is the print leader in Southwest Florida, publishing numerous luxury titles that feature life in Naples and Fort Myers. At Gulfshore Life, the aesthetic we lean to is modern, luxury and trend forward. We invite you to join our experienced and growing team!Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with client, editorial staff, manager, Creative Director, and/or other project participants to understand project assignment, audience, and intended message.
• Creates original visual media that communicates the desired feeling or message in an engaging and unified way.
• Chooses graphics, clip art, and stock photography, as appropriate; may enhance choices with simple drawings.
• Selects fonts for written copy; produces sample layout for approval by client or other project participants.
• Prepares drafts of design work and provides samples to editorial or other appropriate staff or departments for review.
• Revises projects as necessary based on collaborative feedback process.
• Consults with Creative Director, Editor-in-Chief, Publisher, and/or other team members as needed on complex or specialized projects.
• Prepares print orders and assembly instructions on notification of final approval.
• Maintains records of billable project time as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite or other similar design software.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on an assignment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; major or significant coursework in Art, Graphic Design, or related disciplines highly preferred.
• At least three years of related work experience highly preferred.
• Editorial and/or multi page "print" experience with either large magazines, catalogs, or annual reports, etc. is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• This position is onsite.

Benefits:

Full-time new hires: Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
  • 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
  • Subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP and employee-paid benefits such as short-term disability
• PTO - Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.