Creative Design Specialist

INSURICA, Inc•Marble Falls, TX

About The Position

The Creative Design Specialist supports client service efforts through the design of high-quality audio/visual products and client communications, including, but not limited to, slideshows, short videos, articles, and handouts, utilizing a variety of methods and software, for a primary audience of K-12 public school employees. The Creative Design Specialist will primarily support, work closely with, and take directions from the safety services team in a mission to help clients reduce preventable accidents, injuries, and consequent financial losses.

Requirements

2 – 4 Years content production and technical writing and/or editing experience preferred; candidates will be asked to provide examples of self-created content production
Strong technical writing, editing, and distribution (website and email) skills
Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint, as well as basic photo editing skills
Strong Adobe Acrobat creative design software (e.g. Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) skills
Ability to effectively utilize TechSmith Camtasia (or similar video production software), Constant Contact, and Survey Monkey programs
Ability to organize a message and tell a story so that it flows logically, with imaginative timing and animation of text, images, video, and audio
Ability to research and create images, audio and video content that effectively supports the message
Ability to work within a fast paced, changing priority environment, effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Organized and self-motivated, with the initiative to prioritize and be self-directed
Regular and punctual attendance is required
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues, and managers, across all levels
Ability to promote and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies and the Agency
Ability to successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to perform approximately 90% sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and negligible force frequently
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally
Requires operation of a computer workstation, including keyboard and video display
All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physical or mental impairment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design or a content production-related area, preferred
Certifications in PowerPoint, graphic design, or other presentation media are preferred
Previous K-12 teaching/public speaking/workplace safety/website design experience a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for leadership of safety content production, including coordinating and editing the work of others, printing, uploading to websites, and mass communications, as well as production of safety awareness educational presentations (with trainer guides) intended for live delivery, including slide shows, handouts and test materials
Production of animated, narrated short videos promoting safety awareness and accident avoidance, including announcements and website uploads; production of narrated self-running slideshows; production of safety articles, newsletters, safety fact sheets, FAQ’s, teaching curriculum and scripts written for a range of audience interests and educational levels
Primarily support, closely collaborate with, and take directions from the safety services team, relying on their provided subject matter expertise to develop effective content
Coordination of selected award/prize selections and other program-based recognition awards, effectively teaming with vendors to fill orders
Communicate by phone and email with clients to support delivery of materials and coordinate recognition campaigns
Manage the review and evaluation process for determining Regional and Statewide Awards (Texas and Louisiana programs); ensure presentations are scheduled and completed
Perform all actions relating to customers and companies in a manner that will avoid issues involving potential errors and omissions
Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development
Safety Short Video Production Responsible for taking each video production from a narrative story all the way to finished video production (averaging one SSV per month/9-10 per year) including, but not limited to, storyboarding - develop all visual aspects of the video; storyboards the scenes based on the narrative and the overall message in the production sheet provided; script writing - fashions a script (for the narrator) that will match the way sections of the provided narrative; video production - create video from the storyboard, procuring photo, graphic, and video assets to match the storyboarded scenes; distribution - after final editing and review, uploads the video to our distribution site, and prepares distribution emails
Loss Prevention Training Programs Responsible for the creation of nine (minimal) annual original client onsite safety awareness programs used by LPSG, developing all visual and sequential aspects of the onsite programs and including, but not limited to, creation of PowerPoint slideshows; procure photo, video and graphic assets and set all text; ensure carefully timed animations and transitions match narration; provide for review and make additional edits, as needed
Constant Contact Communications Solely responsible for creating and distributing LPSG communications through Constant Contact including, but not limited to, writing text, formatting the look of the email, procuring any photo or graphic assets, QR codes, other supporting attachments including, but not limited to, monthly SSV’s, Safe Employee Recognition Campaign, Bus Driver of the Year Campaign and Tropical Weather Alerts – as needed
Safe Employee Recognition Program Serve as the Project Leader for the SERC program including, but not limited to, planning, adherence to budgets, researching client employee estimates; working closely with vendor, Impression Edge. to order and ship Part 1 and 2 awards (and SERC Contact thank you gifts), supplying all info needed by vendor, including shipping fulfillment addresses and package inserts; obtain SERC contact designations from Trustees; create, distribute, and manage all communications for Member SERC Contact (i.e., designated site person); develop launch, reminder, and award announcement communications; manage CC bounces to ensure communications are going through; incorporate use of Survey Monkey; acknowledge and process Member submissions
Bus Driver of the Year Program Serve as the Project Leader for the BDOTY program including, but not limited to, planning, adherence to budgets, research client employee estimates; review and make any needed edits to forms; work with the INSURICA Cypress office on graphics, overall look, and the presentation of (the two) Statewide awards; work closely with vendor, Impression Edge, to order and ship awards, supplying all info needed by vendor, including shipping fulfillment addresses and package inserts; create, distribute, and manage communications for Member BDOTY contacts; develop launch (including Quick Start Guide), reminder, and award announcement communications; communicate with brokers on shipping preferences for each of the Members receiving awards
This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the position. Essential functions are outlined; however, other duties may be assigned, as needs arise, or as required to support the essential functions. Specific performance objectives may be developed each year to measure the performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description. Remote work opportunities vary by location, department, and business need and are subject to change, as needed. Each manager will provide details on any telecommuting opportunities, as well as scheduling, within their department