Tulsa Community Foundation
Production Designer Job at Tulsa Community Foundation in Tulsa
Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa, OK, US, 74145
About the Organization
The American Song Archives, LLC ("ASA") manages the Bob Dylan Center and the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. These centers house the archives of Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Cynthia Gooding and others.
The Bob Dylan Center serves to educate, motivate and inspire visitors to engage their own capacity as creators. While the center is anchored by a permanent exhibit on the life and work of Bob Dylan, it also offers additional exhibits, public programs, performances, lectures and publications, through which it aims to foster a conversation about the role of creativity in our lives.
The Woody Guthrie Center is dedicated to spreading Woody Guthrie's message of diversity, equality and justice to a new generation who can create their own ripples of change. The center, which opened in 2013, honors Guthrie's life and legacy by educating visitors, teachers, students and scholars about his relevance today and his important role in American history through on-site programming, classroom materials, youth music programs, artist-in-residence programs, school outreach, internships, fellowship opportunities and the Woody Guthrie Archives.
Position Purpose
The Production Designer at the ASA creates compelling visual content to support the Bob Dylan Center and Woody Guthrie Center's missions of education and cultural preservation. This role produces marketing materials, exhibition graphics, and branded collateral while maintaining consistent visual identity. Collaborating across teams, the designer transforms creative concepts into compelling visuals for diverse platforms. Strong technical skills and attention to detail ensure professional execution across all projects. Through strategic design, this position enhances engagement with the Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie Centers' cultural legacy.
Essential Duties:
Create visual communications to convey messages in an effective and aesthetically pleasing manner
Design social media graphics, advertisements, webpages, brochures, signage, merchandise graphics, email and other communication materials
Produce or coordinate marketing and merchandise design and photography needs
Design branded collateral materials for fund development, including brochures, and presentation guides
Produce or coordinate exhibit branding and layout design needs
Seek input, formally and informally, from members and other stakeholders about design process, direction and draft approvals in a timely manner
Ensures all designs are approved by the leadership of ASA and stakeholders as required
Set digital file asset management standards and stewardship
Collaborate with vendors in production and review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect desired specifications, budget and timeline
Assist in managing external graphic illustrator contractors and creative agency projects
Manage graphic dimension and platform requirements
Collaborate with team to develop a variety of content marketing materials
Contribute to visual and copy ideas with members of the marketing team
Light photography editing
Act as steward of Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center brands, enforcing brand guidelines and standards
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience B.F.A., B.A. or B.S. in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
A minimum of five years of relevant work experience developing, designing and implementing graphic design materials two of which in a professional environment such as an agency or corporation
Previous experience with nonprofit sector is preferred
Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
Must have excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively and independently manage multiple tasks and competing priorities seeking clarification early as needed
Must be detail and goal oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage a continuous workflow of a high volume, multi-tasking environment
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people and provide support for other staff members
Must be energetic, proactive, and self-motivated
Preferred Skills Photo editing: proficiency in graphic design software for enhancing images, creating digital assets, and optimizing visuals for print and web
Social media content management: experience designing and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) with an understanding of social media best practices
Copy writing: strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences while maintaining brand voice in promotional materials, social media, and all other forms of communications
CRM and email marketing: familiarity with CRM and marketing platforms (MailChimp, Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.) to design and distribute newsletters, promotions, and other communications
Nonprofit experience: previous work in the nonprofit sector is a plus
Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift to 30 pounds
Hours and Location This is an in-person position based in Tulsa, Oklahoma
This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule; specific daily hours will vary depending on operational needs
The work week will occasionally vary with advance notice depending on scheduled programming and other events; may require evening or weekend hours for special events or tours
Travel may be required and will require reliable transportation
About our Benefits
As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family
Details: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents
401K employee and employer contributions
Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office
Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about
Employer-paid AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance