Digital Designer

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Digital Designer provides design expertise to the Communications Department by producing design, print, and website-content projects and helping ensure deadlines are met. The role maintains project files, coordinates with print vendors and internal purchasing, obtains print quotes, and oversees press runs. The Designer works with the Director to ensure the GISD brand is accurately represented across collateral. Familiarity with photography and videography is required. The position creates marketing collateral and digital campaigns, handles internal Communications Help Desk requests, and collaborates with other designers to deliver cohesive campaigns across advertising, web, social, and email. It also supervises project orders and tracks purchasing, processing, and delivery.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in graphic arts, print production, and website maintenance.
Knowledge of digital and offset print manufacturing, including pre-press and finishing processes such as file preparation, press quality and color checks, and scoring and folding.
High level of interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to read and understand written sales orders and quotes, sample sheets, and proofs.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience with direct mail, electronic and physical, such as Constant Contact or Campaign Monitor.
Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, email marketing, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in WordPress content editing and maintenance.
Valid California driver's license, proof of insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's insurance company.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, or training and/or experience equivalent to completing a bachelor’s degree.
Marketing experience.
Experience managing Google AdWords accounts.

Responsibilities

Create designs for marketing collateral, including data sheets, brochures, flyers, and website content using Adobe Creative Suite.
Use graphic design skills to fulfill internal Zendesk/Communications Help Desk tickets.
Use photography and videography for projects.
Produce advertising email and digital campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion.
Act as a liaison between vendors and the internal purchasing department.
Supervise project orders, including purchasing and tracking, to support timely processing and delivery to internal departments.
Collaborate with the other Digital Designer and Social Media Designer to ensure cohesive campaigns across advertising, web, social, and email.
Maintain the departmental filing system for projects.
Procure print-job quotes and oversee press runs.
Work with the Director to ensure the GISD brand is accurately represented on collateral.
Perform other duties as assigned.