Description:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graphic Design Production (55%)
- Create designs in a variety of programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
- Create print collateral from brand style guide including posters, postcards, merchandise, brochures, one-sheets, experiential pieces, stickers, pins, and books.
- Design and produce social media collateral for KUOW’s Instagram, YouTube and Facebook accounts, including light motion design and cinemograph design.
- Produce daily Instagram posts from news stories, including design, typography, layout, captioning and ADA best practices.
- Develop clean and effective graphic templates for web, live events, and email newsletters.
- Concept, design and template digital ad packages for web, social and display placements.
- Concept, design and iterate original artwork and supplemental digital assets for KUOW programs and podcasts.
- Design Collaboration (40%)
- Take direction from multiple team members, field original creative requests and support production work. Provide timely design proofs and revisions and update stakeholders on design project statuses via email, Slack, Monday, and Salesforce.
- Other duties as assigned (5%)
- Attend and participate in department and organization meetings and trainings.
- Support internal station initiatives.
- Perform other duties, as assigned by the Marketing Campaign Manager.
- SUPERVISION
- Position reports to Marketing Campaign Manager
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
RACIAL EQUITY
Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all.
SUCCESS PROFILE
Knowledge of:
- A variety of design software and programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
- Standard design file preparation for different applications including largescale outdoor print and high-resolution digital formats.
- Knowledge of best practices for brand visual design and adherence.
- Ability to:
- Be highly detail-oriented and organized; thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Earn trust and be proactive in anticipating needs and collaborating with stakeholders to translate their creative vision within brand guidelines and design best practices.
- Be curious, creative, and resourceful in short and long-term problem-solving.
- Multi-task while balancing conflicting deadlines and priorities; take initiative with completing tasks and solving issues.
- Collaborate with a wide range of diverse internal and external stakeholders, personalizing your approach to meet their needs.
- Value diversity and accessibility, and seek to understand and create space for multiple perspectives and experiences.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
- Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
- Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.
- Requirements include:
- One year of applicable college-level training in graphics design, or equivalent art school training
- and one year of experience as a Graphic Illustrator OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
- Passion for KUOW's mission to create and serve a more informed public
- Commitment to racial equity and ability to work with diverse teams