Poarch Creek Indians
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Department: Government Relations
Division: Government Relations
Immediate Supervisor: Director-External Communications
Department Director: Chief Government Affairs Officer
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive)
Opening Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Overview We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and are driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals.
Primary Objectives The Graphic Designer is a professional staff member responsible for assisting with the visual storytelling of the Poarch Creek Indians. The Graphic Designer will focus on developing design solutions for projects including, but not limited to advertising campaigns, special event materials, educational programs, reports, and publications.
Essential Functions
Creates compelling and effective design concepts in multiple media types, including but not limited to digital ads, social content, website, print, and outdoor.
Contributes to the team by creating appealing designs within required timelines while also managing project workload in a high‑volume work environment.
Develops concepts, graphics, layouts, etc. including making decisions about fonts, images, readability, and reader’s needs while adhering to the PCI brand standards.
Creates finished artwork by operating necessary equipment and software, and coordinates final designs with agency partners and outside production companies when necessary.
Collaborates with agency partners and outside production companies to provide scaling, versioning, and resizing as needed.
Liaises with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality.
Applies constructive criticism from stakeholders, peers, and leadership on projects to improve creative outcomes, and keeps them updated on projects, explaining the rationale behind graphic design decisions.
Adheres to brand standards on all marketing programs.
Constantly develops skills and explores new creative techniques to improve design quality, staying up to date with design and software trends.
Manages all assigned projects and proposals from beginning (typesetting and graphic design) to completion (print and production).
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art Design, Marketing, or related field required.
Two (2) years of graphic design experience with multiple marketing campaigns in a professional work environment required.
Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
Core Competencies Required
Must successfully complete a design project that showcases graphic designer’s competencies.
Candidate must supply a solid portfolio that showcases examples of their best work.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), online project management systems, and Microsoft Office products is required.
Must have advanced experience and knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of digital art, graphic design, layout and illustration.
Must have strong artistic capacity and strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.
Must be able to meet strict deadlines and prioritize work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
Must have an understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment.
Must display a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.
Ability to meet deadlines and comply with brand management.
Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
Adapts style to suit situation and audience, reading the room and acting accordingly.
Ability to identify root causes and overcome obstacles.
Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others, serving as a role model.
Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to the highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
Voluntary full‑time benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.
Application Instructions Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in place of an application. All individuals selected for employment will be required to complete a background investigation. Applicants for positions designed as child‑sensitive or data‑sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
Preference and Equality Indigenous preference, spousal preference, or first‑generation preference is given according to the Tribal Code/DFWP. In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, preference is given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member; (2) First‑generation descendant of a Tribal Member; (3) Spouse of Tribal Member; (4) Indian; (5) Non‑Indian. In the event the position is funded in whole or in part by any federal grant, stipend, or other public funding, preference is given in the following order: (1) Indian; (2) Non‑Indian. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to receive preference.
Poarch Creek Indians is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category, in accordance with applicable laws.
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Opening Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Overview We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and are driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals.
Primary Objectives The Graphic Designer is a professional staff member responsible for assisting with the visual storytelling of the Poarch Creek Indians. The Graphic Designer will focus on developing design solutions for projects including, but not limited to advertising campaigns, special event materials, educational programs, reports, and publications.
Essential Functions
Creates compelling and effective design concepts in multiple media types, including but not limited to digital ads, social content, website, print, and outdoor.
Contributes to the team by creating appealing designs within required timelines while also managing project workload in a high‑volume work environment.
Develops concepts, graphics, layouts, etc. including making decisions about fonts, images, readability, and reader’s needs while adhering to the PCI brand standards.
Creates finished artwork by operating necessary equipment and software, and coordinates final designs with agency partners and outside production companies when necessary.
Collaborates with agency partners and outside production companies to provide scaling, versioning, and resizing as needed.
Liaises with external printers or production teams to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed or presented to the highest quality.
Applies constructive criticism from stakeholders, peers, and leadership on projects to improve creative outcomes, and keeps them updated on projects, explaining the rationale behind graphic design decisions.
Adheres to brand standards on all marketing programs.
Constantly develops skills and explores new creative techniques to improve design quality, staying up to date with design and software trends.
Manages all assigned projects and proposals from beginning (typesetting and graphic design) to completion (print and production).
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art Design, Marketing, or related field required.
Two (2) years of graphic design experience with multiple marketing campaigns in a professional work environment required.
Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
Core Competencies Required
Must successfully complete a design project that showcases graphic designer’s competencies.
Candidate must supply a solid portfolio that showcases examples of their best work.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), online project management systems, and Microsoft Office products is required.
Must have advanced experience and knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of digital art, graphic design, layout and illustration.
Must have strong artistic capacity and strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.
Must be able to meet strict deadlines and prioritize work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to work in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
Must have an understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment.
Must display a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.
Ability to meet deadlines and comply with brand management.
Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
Adapts style to suit situation and audience, reading the room and acting accordingly.
Ability to identify root causes and overcome obstacles.
Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others, serving as a role model.
Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to the highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
Voluntary full‑time benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.
Application Instructions Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in place of an application. All individuals selected for employment will be required to complete a background investigation. Applicants for positions designed as child‑sensitive or data‑sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
Preference and Equality Indigenous preference, spousal preference, or first‑generation preference is given according to the Tribal Code/DFWP. In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, preference is given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member; (2) First‑generation descendant of a Tribal Member; (3) Spouse of Tribal Member; (4) Indian; (5) Non‑Indian. In the event the position is funded in whole or in part by any federal grant, stipend, or other public funding, preference is given in the following order: (1) Indian; (2) Non‑Indian. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to receive preference.
Poarch Creek Indians is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category, in accordance with applicable laws.
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