Communications - Graphic Designer Job at The Puyallup Tribe of Indians in Tacoma

3009 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM | Expired Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 6:59 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Close: March 22, 2024

Job Title: Graphic Designer Department: Communications

Reports To: Content Manager Hours: 40 hrs/wk – Full Time

Salary: Based on Salary matrix + Benefits*

*Salaries are market competitive. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for designing and producing graphic design projects, coordinating projects, and managing and tracking the photography and videography for the Communications Department. This position works as a team member in support of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Design and produce graphic projects including advertisements, invitations, fliers, posters, bookmarks, postcards, rack cards, forms, reports, and signage.
• Create, update, and maintain website pages in coordination with the rest of the digital media team, with attention to usability, readability, accessibility, etc.
• Design specialty publications including economic development reports, year-in-review booklets, and health and safety signage.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and vendors to negotiate print and graphic project deadlines, paper type, bindings, price estimates, and execution.
• Design the print edition of Puyallup Tribal News and digital newsletters as needed.
• Design graphics for the Tribe’s digital media channels.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and provide audiovisual support for public meetings.
• Manage the content for Tribal Administration’s in-house video screens under the direction of the content manager.

Media Services

• Print fliers, posters, etc., in-house as needed, including large-format printing.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive digital photo/video libraries.
• Respond to public relations and outside media requests for photos and video clips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

AA Degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must demonstrate the ability to create graphics, print pages and signage that meet the Tribe’s standards.

Intermediate knowledge of word processing is required. Knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative software including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is preferred).

Must have experience in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and the ability to work long hours with an unpredictable schedule.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Licenses, Certificates:

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Other Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation and strong customer-service skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile, and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law