TITLE: Graphic Designer
PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Individual Contributor
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Marketing & Community Relations
FLSA Status: Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time Benefit Eligible
EMPLOYMENT FUNCTION: Professional
LOCATION: Syd & Marianne Levy Service Center
ADDRESS: 101 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Graphic Designer will play a pivotal role at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, focusing on brand management and the creation of engaging digital and print designs. This position will involve developing compelling concepts and campaigns, as well as completing photography and videography projects to enhance our visual storytelling. The Graphic Designer will also contribute to the design of user-friendly web pages that reflect our brand identity and support brand audiences. With a strong emphasis on creativity and technical proficiency, this role is essential for elevating our brand profile and delivering high-quality visual content across various platforms.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brand Management: Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all materials and platforms. Develop and refine brand assets as needed
Digital and Print Design: Create engaging designs for both digital platforms (social media, email marketing, web banners, etc.) and print materials (brochures, posters, programs, etc.)
Concept and Campaign Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns that align with organizational goal
Photography and Videography: Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos for various marketing and communication purposes
Web Page Development: Build user-friendly and visually appealing web pages
Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints while maintaining high-quality standards
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: ( Knowledge, Education, Experience & Skills) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite
Basic coding knowledge (HTML, CSS)
Strong visual communication abilities, understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Passion for the Boys & Girls Clubs mission and youth development
An associate's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field (preferred)
Experience with project management software (preferred)
Video editing knowledge (preferred)
KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES: Customer Focus: Understanding and meeting the needs of the organization's stakeholders, including youth, donors, and community partners. The Graphic Designer must create designs that resonate with these diverse audiences and the mission of BGCCF.
Communicates Effectively: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, explaining design concepts, and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms.
Action Oriented: Ability to take on new challenges with high energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment where the Graphic Designer must manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Creativity: Ability to develop compelling concepts, campaigns, and visually appealing designs across various media.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency in industry-standard design software, basic coding knowledge, and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Relationships Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
External: Maintains contact with members, families, alumni, community leaders, youth-serving professionals, other Clubs, media contacts, vendors, consultants, organizations, and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems.
Other
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires working in both indoor and outdoor environments of an office or club setting, which may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals.
Required to operate a motor vehicle.
Work in environments frequented by children and families, requiring adherence to safety and conduct standards that ensure a child-friendly and family-oriented atmosphere.
Must be adaptable to a dynamic work schedule, including some evenings to support club activities and events.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Physically capable of performing programming activities and club duties on-site, including lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, bending, and reaching.
Operates a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a copy machine, phone, printer, and tablet frequently. Requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods (8+ hours), including performing tasks that involve repetitive motion, visual focus, and fine motor skills
Visual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment and ensure safety standards are maintained.
Mental resilience and the ability to stay focused and effective in a busy, sometimes noisy environment.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with children, family members, and other staff.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (occasionally).
Pre-Employment and Ongoing Compliance Requirements: Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Continued employment is contingent upon passing randomized drug screenings as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Disclaimer:
The information presented in this job description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change based on the needs of the club and the direction of the Club Director and Chief Executive Officer.
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TITULO: Designer Graphic Performance PROFILE SOURCE: Individual Contributor DEPARTMENT: Marketing REPORTS TO: Vicepresidente, Marketing & Community Relations FLSA Status: Exempt WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time Benefit Eligible EMPLOYMENT FUNCTION: Professional LOCATION: Syd & Marianne Levy Service Center Address: 101 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801 POSITION SUMMARY: El diseñador gráfico desempeñará un papel fundamental en los Boys & Girls Clubs de Central Florida, centrándose en la gestión de marca y la creación de diseños digitales y impresos atractivos. Esta posición implicará el desarrollo de conceptos y campañas atractivas, así como la finalización de proyectos de fotografía y vídeo para mejorar nuestra historia. Desarrollar y refinar los activos de la marca según sea necesario Diseño digital y impreso: Crear diseños atractivos tanto para plataformas digitales (media social, marketing por correo electrónico, banners web, etc.) como para materiales impresos (brosurías, carteles, programas, etc.). Desarrollo de concepto y campaña: Colaborar con equipos interfuncionales para conceptualizar y ejecutar campañas creativas que se alineen con el objetivo organizacional Fotografía y videografía: Capturar y editar fotos y vídeos de alta calidad para diversos fines de marketing y comunicación Desarrollado de página web: Construir páginas web fáciles de usar y visualmente atractivas. Gestión de proyectos: Gestionar múltiples proyectos de diseño simultáneamente, cumplir con plazos y restricciones presupuestarias mientras se mantienen estándares de calidad requisitos de calificación: (conocimiento, educación, habilidades y experiencia) Principios de gestión de conocimientos organizativos fuertes y atención a los interesados Proficientes en la comunidad Proficiencia en la comunicación escrita y escritura. El diseñador gráfico debe crear ambientes que resuenan con estas diversas audiencias y la misión de BGCCF. Comunica eficazmente: Colaborar con equipos interfuncionales, explicar conceptos de diseño y garantizar la consistencia de la marca en varias plataformas. Acción orientada: Capacidad para asumir nuevos desafíos con alta energía y entusiasmo en un entorno acelerado donde el diseñadora gráfica debe administrar múltiples proyectos simultáneamente y cumplir plazos. Creatividad: Capacitación para desarrollar conceptos convincentes, campañas y diseños visualmente atractivos a través de varios medios. Tecnología Sabio: Proficiencia en software estándar del diseño, programación de códigos y la capacidad de adaptarse a las nuevas tecnologías. Requiere la capacidad de trabajar en una computadora durante períodos prolongados (8+ horas), incluida la realización de tareas que implican movimientos repetitivos, enfoque visual y habilidades motoras finas. La agudeza visual y auditiva para monitorear el entorno y garantizar los estándares de seguridad se mantienen. La resiliencia mental y la capacidad para mantenerse enfocados y efectivos en un entorno concurrido, a veces ruidoso. La capacidad de manejar múltiples tareas simultáneamente y priorizar eficazmente. Las habilidades interpersonales fuertes para interactuar positivamente con niños, miembros de la familia y otros empleados. La exposición a las condiciones climáticas al aire libre (ocasionalmente).