Graphic & Web Designer

Position Summary: The Graphic and Web Designer will be responsible for the visual brand identity and design of The Salvation Army Kroc Center's printed materials and will design and maintain the website, krocphoenix.org. The Graphic and Web Designer will create branding and designing standards that are consistent with market research and measurable marketing objectives. This position will also oversee the printing and stocking of marketing materials, paper, and supplies and the relationships with print and mail-house vendors to negotiate the best rate on outsourced materials.
Qualifications:

• A. in Graphic Design and experience in the areas of marketing and design preferred.
• A portfolio showcasing Graphic Design work done for other agencies and organizations.
• Ability to be a self-starter and to work independently with little supervision for the Marketing Manager.
• A genuine interest in learning and an ability to take direction and ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Excellent interaction and phone skills and an ability to communicate effectively and accurately.
• The ability to be cordial, friendly, and professional in carrying out your job responsibilities.
• Demonstrated typing and organizational skills.
• Interact professionally in all contact with the media, the public, and Salvation Army Officers and staff.
• Have an essential proficiency in Windows Office, which includes Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Mac proficiency and experience with Keynote are a plus.
• Proficiency in design software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign, and a demonstrated artistic eye for design.

Responsibilities:

• Create branding standards and strategies based on market research and the marketing objectives of the department.
• Oversee the visual representation of The Salvation Army Kroc Center through all printed materials, website, and social media design. Provide design and direction of visual communication.
• Manage the design and maintenance of the website, www.phoenixkroc.org.
• Design monthly e-blasts and email correspondence.
• Oversee graphic design staff and ensure the timely production of all marketing materials, and promotional elements required by the department.
• Design print, web, and social media materials in a visually compelling way.
• Stay up-to-date with market research and web and design trends.
• Oversee the production aspects of the marketing department including, ordering paper and supplies, the printing of materials, keeping printed materials stocked, and maintenance of the marketing department printers and equipment.
• Design RJKCCC program-related flyers, posters, digital images, banners, and other collateral in collaboration with the Marketing Manager.
• Maintain and uphold the mission and branding of The Salvation Army Kroc Center in all design and communications.
• Assist the marketing department with Center-wide events by overseeing: the gathering of necessary materials and supplies, taking photographs of the event, and coordinating marketing materials for the Kroc Center booth.
• Oversee the running of the in-house printer system and correspond with the printer vendor when issues arise with maintenance or re-stocking
• As needed, generate and forward print project specifics to printers and mail house for bids. Collect information and assist in determining the best vendor to complete specific projects. Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of creative and collection of printing samples.
• Assist in forwarding and collecting approvals on printed materials from key RJKCCC staff.
• Maintain all design and photo files utilized by the RJKCCC Marketing Department.
• Maintain accessible samples of all printed materials that are created by the marketing department.
• Maintain the video library and photography files for the RJKCCC Marketing Department.
• Maintain up-to-date resource material for the RJKCCC Marketing Department.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies assigned to the RJKCCC Marketing Department.
• Carry out the decision and instructions given by your supervisor, and in accordance with Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)