Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting with the visual storytelling of the Poarch Creek Indians by developing design solutions for various projects. This includes creating compelling design concepts across multiple media types while managing project workloads in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Creates compelling and effective design concepts in multiple media types, including 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, as well as coordinates, when necessary, 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.
• Liaising with external printers or productions 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, as well as keeping them up to date on projects and 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, keeping 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.

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.
• Candidate must be able to supply a solid portfolio that showcases examples of their best work.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically 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 a 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 compliance with brand management.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
• Adapts their style to suit the situation and audience. Can read the room and act accordingly.
• Ability to identify root causes and easily overcomes obstacles.
• Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others. Serve as a role model.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to your highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador to others.

Benefits

• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options.
• We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.