Graphic Design Coordinator Job at The National Center for Construction Education

1. Coordinate and design materials for various print and digital campaigns including websites, advertisements, emails, collateral, products, social media, infographics and other communications

• Design rough layouts with sketches and mock-ups to illustrate concepts, typography and arrangement
• Create illustrations, pictures and graphics that reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications
• Provide drafts and revise based on the feedback from management and project stakeholders
• Review final productions for errors and ensure that final products reflect project specifications
• Adhere to project deadlines and brand guidelines under supervision of senior creative manager

2. Participate in team brainstorming to generate creative concepts and solutions

• Plan concepts by researching current trends, relevant information and project materials
• Collaborate with team members on concept refinement

3. Support the senior digital marketing manager in website management and design for digital marketing channels

4. Coordinate, design and place orders for conference and event graphics to include collateral, signage and giveaways

5. Coordinate the upload and maintenance of marketing images and assets within the content management system

6. Collaborate with video production team to create graphics and provide feedback as needed

7. Design internal communications such as event invitations, fundraiser materials, holiday cards, etc.

8. Research target markets, trade trends, design as needed

9. Maintain design files, file structure and archives as needed

10. Other duties as assigned; as this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee

• Bachelor’s degree, AA degree or technical degree in graphic design
• Minimum three years of work experience in a graphic design position
• Strong background digital marketing and brand awareness preferred
• Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-task, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven environment
• Creativity, initiative, organization, good judgment, and the ability to express thoughts clearly and simply
• Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and research skills
• Must be proactive, positive, a team player, and have a “get it done” approach
• Must be dependable in attendance and performance
• Portfolio required for job application

Software Skills:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in digital marketing tools preferred (HubSpot, WordPress)
• Project management, content management and/or html knowledge preferred
• Proficient in using Mac computers