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Graphic Design/Creative Manager

Supervisor: Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Events

Supervises: Graphics Team

FLSA Status: Full Time, Regular, Exempt

General Statement:

The Graphic Design/Creative Manager is a strong leader and team player; a self-starter and problem solver, who can interface with staff, thrive on high-pressure challenges and deliver high-performance operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position is responsible for the overall aesthetic look and feel of the ACNC’s brand and implementing it in all collateral, promotional materials and on-grounds signage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversees a team of designers and manages the creation of initial design concepts and collaborates on approval of final drafts.
2. Provides direction and oversight to third-party designers and coordinates relations and work output with all related external vendors.
3. In collaboration with the Marketing team, provides creative direction on the look of all collateral being output by the ACNC.
4. Researches, negotiates, supervises and coordinates vendor/contractor relationships, deliverables and installations.
5. Coordinates photography, copy and sponsor logos for collateral as needed.
6. Collaborates with internal clients to discuss needs, propose strategies and determine objectives and solutions for projects.
7. Works with supervisor to prepare and manage department budget and maintains inventory of all supplies.
8. Tracks, manages and schedules the design/production of all departmental assignments.
9. Researches, defines and recommends new tools, software and graphic resources.
10. Stays up to date on design trends, tools, and best practices to keep the Zoo’s materials fresh and engaging.
11. Conducts Park inspections for signage look, accuracy and existence.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual or Fine Arts, and 5+ years equivalent experience.
2. 2+ years in managerial or leadership capacity.
3. Strong portfolio showcasing expertise on branding, digital and print design.
4. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
5. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, creative problem solver with exceptional proofreading abilities.
6. Comfortable with hands-on production skills such as cutting, drilling, hanging/installing vinyl lettering and signage.
7. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
8. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and inspire a team of designers while fostering a positive work environment.
9. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
10. Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.