Description
Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Designer to join our San Diego team.
Job Type Full-time
About Southwest Strategies Group Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. With more than 130 professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience, our team is uniquely positioned to communicate with stakeholders where they are in a way they understand. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.
Position Location and Travel: This person must be located in San Diego. Our offices operate on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite in San Diego. Availability to work extended hours or weekends when project demands require.
Compensation The annual base amount for this position is dependent on several factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides. A typical annual base range for this role is:
$70,000– $85,000
- (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).
Responsibilities
Design and develop a variety of print and digital deliverables to support communications campaigns, using Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma. Example deliverables include fact sheets, fliers, brochures, banner ads, social media graphics, white papers, PPT presentations, etc.
Create visually impactful websites and animated videos
Provide high-fidelity website designs in Figma following wireframes and UX best practices
Design and develop microsites and landing pages directly within CRM platforms, such as HubSpot, MailChimp and Constant Contact
Provide light animation and video clip production, primarily for use with social media posts. Experience with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plus
Create new business proposals from concept to completion
Design new business proposals, including layout, custom graphics and image sourcing, as well as input on overall creative direction
Collaborate with other team members on branding strategies and execution to create impactful campaigns that meet deadlines, objectives, and budget parameters
Support visual brand development for clients, including master brands guidelines and special campaign/event branding
Utilize Basecamp to receive new projects
Support project managers for outreach events
Work fluently and collaboratively with counterparts across account management, project management, digital marketing, and website development to ensure deliverable success
Meet required deadlines to submit time entries more than 80% of the time
Perform other duties as assigned dependent on specific project work as determined by management
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and/or similar experience required
3+ years in design, or related field required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required
Strong understanding of design and typography required
Proficiency in digital design, web design platforms, and/or UX, motion graphics or visual design experience required
Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of design best practices across digital marketing, paid ads and social media is strongly preferred
Experience designing or developing materials for diverse audiences, including multi-language or bilingual communications; ensuring clarity, accessibility, and cultural relevance is preferred
Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships
Detail-orientated with strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional visual, oral, and written communication skills
Love of typography and color palettes
Familiarity with AP Style and standard rules of grammar, preferred
Available to work weekends or extended hours as needed
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive salary with clear paths for growth
Hybrid work model to support flexibility and work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits, including a no-cost medical plan, dental, vision, FSA, 3 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, and 401(k) profit sharing
Professional development stipend and internal training programs to boost your skills and career
Company wellness stipend for ClassPass to support your health and well-being
Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your growth
Work on impactful projects that shape the future of our communities
Opportunities to connect with some of the region’s most influential stakeholders
Company events and celebrations to recognize, support, and bring our team together
Employee recognition program celebrating achievements and contributions
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Job Type Full-time
About Southwest Strategies Group Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. With more than 130 professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience, our team is uniquely positioned to communicate with stakeholders where they are in a way they understand. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.
Position Location and Travel: This person must be located in San Diego. Our offices operate on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite in San Diego. Availability to work extended hours or weekends when project demands require.
Compensation The annual base amount for this position is dependent on several factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides. A typical annual base range for this role is:
$70,000– $85,000
- (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).
Responsibilities
Design and develop a variety of print and digital deliverables to support communications campaigns, using Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma. Example deliverables include fact sheets, fliers, brochures, banner ads, social media graphics, white papers, PPT presentations, etc.
Create visually impactful websites and animated videos
Provide high-fidelity website designs in Figma following wireframes and UX best practices
Design and develop microsites and landing pages directly within CRM platforms, such as HubSpot, MailChimp and Constant Contact
Provide light animation and video clip production, primarily for use with social media posts. Experience with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro is a plus
Create new business proposals from concept to completion
Design new business proposals, including layout, custom graphics and image sourcing, as well as input on overall creative direction
Collaborate with other team members on branding strategies and execution to create impactful campaigns that meet deadlines, objectives, and budget parameters
Support visual brand development for clients, including master brands guidelines and special campaign/event branding
Utilize Basecamp to receive new projects
Support project managers for outreach events
Work fluently and collaboratively with counterparts across account management, project management, digital marketing, and website development to ensure deliverable success
Meet required deadlines to submit time entries more than 80% of the time
Perform other duties as assigned dependent on specific project work as determined by management
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and/or similar experience required
3+ years in design, or related field required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required
Strong understanding of design and typography required
Proficiency in digital design, web design platforms, and/or UX, motion graphics or visual design experience required
Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of design best practices across digital marketing, paid ads and social media is strongly preferred
Experience designing or developing materials for diverse audiences, including multi-language or bilingual communications; ensuring clarity, accessibility, and cultural relevance is preferred
Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships
Detail-orientated with strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional visual, oral, and written communication skills
Love of typography and color palettes
Familiarity with AP Style and standard rules of grammar, preferred
Available to work weekends or extended hours as needed
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive salary with clear paths for growth
Hybrid work model to support flexibility and work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits, including a no-cost medical plan, dental, vision, FSA, 3 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, and 401(k) profit sharing
Professional development stipend and internal training programs to boost your skills and career
Company wellness stipend for ClassPass to support your health and well-being
Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your growth
Work on impactful projects that shape the future of our communities
Opportunities to connect with some of the region’s most influential stakeholders
Company events and celebrations to recognize, support, and bring our team together
Employee recognition program celebrating achievements and contributions
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