Graphic Designer Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist – Graphic Design
Summary
This position is responsible for creating clear, on-brand visual content across multiple media channels that enhances the company's brand and supports employee and customer communications. The role is focused on graphic design and visual problem solving — translating business needs into effective creative solutions for both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who brings creative concept development, planning, organization, and creative thinking to each project; explores multiple directions; and refines work through iteration to deliver high-quality results in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

Design and produce content across a range of needs, including web, email, print, presentations, campaigns, video, and other collateral

Translate communication goals into clear, effective visual solutions across formats and channels

Generate and explore multiple concepts for each project, applying thoughtful creative problem solving and strong design thinking

Refine and elevate work through iteration, delivering polished, production-ready materials

Apply strong design fundamentals across layout, typography, color, composition, and visual hierarchy

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is accurate, effective, aligned with business objectives, and consistent with brand standards

Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field preferred

3+ years of professional design experience across digital and print media

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Experience with video editing, motion graphics, or multimedia production is a plus

Experience with web and email design; familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus

Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and project management skills

A portfolio of relevant work is required and should demonstrate strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, visual problem solving, and quality of execution

Corporate Environment & Work Expectations

Serves as a member of the Brand team within the Corporate Communications department, collaborating closely with teammates to bring the company's story to life with clarity, consistency, and purpose

Partners with departments across the organization to develop effective visual communications that support business priorities and strategic initiatives

Contributes to broader Corporate Communications initiatives, campaigns, and events

Applies creativity within a structured environment, balancing innovation with accuracy, brand consistency, and regulatory considerations

Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality under shifting priorities and timelines

Supports storm duty and emergency response communications as needed, helping ensure customers, employees, and communities stay informed during severe weather events, system emergencies, and other situations that may arise outside of standard business hours

This position is based in Gulfport, Mississippi, with an expectation to report to the office four days per week

Benefits
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well‑being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 19979
Job Category: Communications & External Affairs
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Mississippi Power

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