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Lead Graphic Designer

Holden Forests & Gardens 🇺🇸 Kirtland, Ohio, United States of America

Full-time Lead

Create and produce print and digital visual communications, maintain and evolve the organization’s visual brand, and provide design direction and mentorship to staff and creative partners. Coordinate creative projects and production schedules, manage visual assets, and collaborate with the Exhibits & Experiences team on exhibition and experiential projects.

Responsibilities

  • Create and produce print and digital visual communications, maintain and evolve the organization’s visual brand, and provide design direction and mentorship to staff and creative partners. Coordinate creative projects and production schedules, manage visual assets, and collaborate with the Exhibits & Experiences team on exhibition and experiential projects.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field—or equivalent education and relevant experience—is required, along with at least two years of professional graphic design experience. Candidates need strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to meet tight deadlines, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and availability to travel and work on-site, including occasional evenings, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Eight Paid Holidays
  • Three Floating Holidays
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Store And Cafe Discounts
  • Free Parking
  • Free Admission To Many Northeast Ohio Museums

Key Skills

Graphic design Brand visual identity Print design Digital design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Typography Layout design Visual asset management Design mentorship Creative direction Project coordination Production schedule management Collaboration with exhibits team Communication Organizational skills Deadline management Travel flexibility On‑site work

About Holden Forests & Gardens

Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most important environmental and cultural institutions — the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden — whose mission is to advance and inspire a deeper understanding of plants to enhance life. The 12th largest public garden in the country, Holden Forests & Gardens has more than 17,000 member households and annual attendance of close to 400,000, for whom we strive to provide inspirational and educational visitor experiences. Holden Forests & Gardens is making a positive impact in the region through urban greening and forestry initiatives, environmental research, nature-based educational programs, and world-class visitor experiences at its two campuses. We envision a future in which vibrant green communities and diverse native forests of the Great Lakes region flourish and sustain life.

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