Graphic Designer II

Basis Ed•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

BASIS Ed Central Office is seeking talented candidates for a Graphic Designer II to join our Marketing team! This position is based in Scottsdale, AZ and the current schedule is hybrid. We are seeking a Graphic Designer II to join our central marketing team as a key creative engine. In this role, you won't just create graphics; you will translate our outcomes into compelling visual narratives that define the BASIS Charter Schools brand. As a Graphic Designer II, you will operate at the intersection of traditional design and modern multimedia. You are as comfortable building responsive web elements as you are designing a high-stakes enrollment guide. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with Director of Design and our broader marketing team to push the boundaries of educational branding through cohesive, multi-channel design strategies.

Requirements

3–5+ years of professional design experience in an agency or high-volume in-house environment.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Proven expertise in Figma or similar UI tools is required.
Deep understanding of typography, color theory, grid systems, and the technical requirements of both digital and offset printing.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex project lifecycles within JIRA or similar management software.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
You understand the "why" behind a campaign but maintain an elite standard for the "how" of the creative deliverable.
The ability to take initiative, anticipate design roadblocks, and independently drive projects from concept to completion.
Comfortable shifting between high-concept brand development and rapid-fire production tasks without losing quality.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Premiere Pro and After Effects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create high-impact assets for print, social media, events, and presentations that align with our mission.
Design responsive web elements and email templates that prioritize user engagement and digital journeys.
Manage the full lifecycle of print production, ensuring all artwork is press-ready and meets technical specifications.
Collaborate on or execute motion graphics and basic video editing to enhance social and web content as needed.
Act as a final guardian of brand standards, ensuring all creative output adheres to established style guides.
Stay ahead of design trends and emerging tech to keep our visual identity fresh, modern, and competitive.
Contribute to the evolution of our design systems, creating reusable templates and style guides to scale team output.
Work closely with marketing stakeholders to translate enrollment goals into functional design solutions.
Manage multiple concurrent deadlines within our JIRA project management environment with attention to detail.
Provide peer feedback and design guidance to junior team members to ensure a cohesive department-wide aesthetic.