Graphic Design Production Contractor

Feeding San Diego • San Diego, CA

13d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Feeding San Diego is seeking a Graphic Design Production Contractor to provide services including graphic design, brand development and support, production coordination, and creative consultation. The contractor will design and produce print and digital marketing materials, create signage, collateral, advertisements, reports, presentation decks, event materials, and branded merchandise assets. They will also develop templates and creative assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, prepare files for digital distribution and print production, and maintain consistency with Feeding San Diego's established brand guidelines. Additionally, the contractor will develop visual concepts and branding elements for programs, campaigns, and events, provide recommendations regarding design, layout, and visual communication strategies, prepare production-ready files for vendors, coordinate and place orders with printers and merchandise vendors, and review proofs to ensure final deliverables meet project specifications and timelines. The contractor will also participate in project planning discussions and provide creative solutions that support organizational goals and audience engagement.

Requirements

• Two or more years of professional graphic design experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout design, and print production.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing creative solutions for nonprofit, mission-driven, or community-focused organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce print and digital marketing materials.
• Create signage, collateral, advertisements, reports, presentation decks, event materials, and branded merchandise assets.
• Develop templates and creative assets using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Prepare files for digital distribution and print production.
• Maintain consistency with Feeding San Diego's established brand guidelines.
• Develop visual concepts and branding elements for programs, campaigns, and events.
• Provide recommendations regarding design, layout, and visual communication strategies.
• Prepare production-ready files for vendors.
• Coordinate and place orders with printers and merchandise vendors as needed.
• Review proofs and ensure final deliverables meet project specifications and timelines.
• Participate in project planning discussions.
• Provide creative solutions that support organizational goals and audience engagement.

Benefits

• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
• Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
• You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
• We live by our core values: Agility, Stewardship, Collaboration, Environment, Nutrition & Dignity.
• 100% of our workforce believes in our mission and vision

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree