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Seasonal Signage Graphic Designer

Columbus Zoo Family Of Parks 🇺🇸 Powell, Ohio, United States of America

Onsite Contract Entry Level

This role involves designing and updating operational signage for wayfinding and guest relations across the zoo, waterpark, golf course, and wildlife preserve, ensuring designs meet brand standards and operational needs. The designer will also collaborate with various departments and assist with physical sign installations and removals.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various departments across the Zoo, Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf, and The Wilds to design and update signage for different needs, including wayfinding, guest relations locations, and more
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while ensuring sign designs meet brand standards and operational needs
  • Follow clear directions and work collaboratively with team members to achieve shared goals
  • Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal guidance when required, making sound decisions and managing tasks efficiently
  • Assist with sign installations and removals, including light use of tools

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of college-level graphic design or visual communication courses
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Strong design skills, including layout composition, typography, color, and image usage
  • Ability to adapt to varying levels of supervision, balancing structured direction with independent problem-solving and self-management
  • Strong communication skills to seek clarification when needed and report progress autonomously
  • Comfortable with general labor tasks and working in various weather conditions
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Ability to work with basic math, including measurements and dimensions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to showcase design skills in a dynamic environment
  • Support the mission of Empowering People, Saving Wildlife
  • Gain hands-on experience and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests

Key Skills

Graphic design Visual communication Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Layout composition Typography Color theory Image usage Communication Problem-solving Self-management Organizational skills Basic math Sign design Sign installation Team collaboration

About Columbus Zoo Family Of Parks

Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 6,000+ animals representing 600 species. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact; annually contributing $4 million of privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating. For open positions, please visit https://www.columbuszoo.org/jobs

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