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 projects, and website content while meeting deadlines and maintaining project files. The role coordinates with print vendors to secure approvals for production-only and collaborative design and print projects, obtains print quotes, and oversees press runs. The Designer works closely with the Director to ensure the GISD brand is accurately represented across collateral. Familiarity with photography and videography is required. Goodwill is a mission-integrated organization funded by resalable goods. By reselling donated items, it provides job-readiness training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities and barriers to employment, while keeping donated goods out of landfills.

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.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to read and understand written sales orders and quotes, sample sheets, and proofs.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience with electronic and physical direct mail, 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.
Must have a 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 equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
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 complete 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.
Liaise 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 create cohesive campaigns across advertising, web, social, and email.
Obtain print job quotes and oversee press runs.
Maintain the departmental filing system for projects and coordinate approval steps with print vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.