Graphic & Digital Designer Frontend Web Manager

Spectrum Resorts•Gulf Shores, AL

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Resorts is seeking a Graphic and Digital Designer/Front-end Web Manager responsible for creating and managing the company's creative and digital assets. This role will also assist all Spectrum Resorts’ departments with special projects and graphic and web design needs. The ideal candidate will ensure concepts meet strategic goals and objectives, participate in campaign strategy and concept development for significant projects, and contribute to new business activities. Responsibilities include conceptualizing and designing print and web elements, maintaining graphic resources and project files, acquiring vendor bids, and upholding high graphic standards while staying aware of new trends. The role involves approving visual materials, assisting other departments, developing vendor relationships, researching media opportunities, submitting final artwork, adhering to schedules and budgets, and assisting with copy development for inbound marketing principles.

Requirements

Knowledge of internet marketing, SEO/SEM, e-commerce, marketing practices and strategies.
Proficiencies in graphics and video software, pay per click marketing, data analysis, usability, blogging and social networking, e-mail marketing and statistics.
Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JQuery and front end web development is a plus.
Familiarity with the Wordpress CMS is a plus.
Ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving.
Ability to be a broker and consultant regarding resources.
Good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Meet clearly stated expectations and take responsibility for achieving results.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Thorough understanding of graphic design principles and processes for print and web.
Proficient use of industry standard design and photography and videography software.
Photo manipulation and video editing skills.
Basic photography skills are a plus.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to identify and seek out opportunities for improvements in processes, strategies, applications, design, content, and more.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Ability to sit/work at a computer for entire shift.
Ability to move/lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel.
Must possess valid driver license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of HTML, CSS, and JQuery and front end web development is a plus.
Familiarity with the Wordpress CMS is a plus.
After Effects, Premiere, and Dreamweaver are a plus.
Basic photography skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure concepts meet strategic goals and objectives.
Participate in the development of specific programs and planning sessions regarding campaign strategy and concept for significant projects.
Participate in and contribute to the new business activities of the company as assigned.
Concept and design both print and web elements for all business entities.
Maintain graphic resources, visual data, samples, graphic standards, and documentation.
Maintain project file management system.
Acquire bids and/or quotes for vendor services such as printing and photography.
Maintain consistently high graphic standards and be aware of new techniques and trends in the graphic arts.
Check and approve all visual materials through all stages of production.
Assist other departments with special projects or graphic design needs.
Develop relationships with vendors, media reps, and other resources outside the company.
Research media opportunities, formats, and costs.
Submit final artwork to publications and other media and checks proofs upon receipt.
Adhere to schedules and budgets.
Ensure that all deadlines are met.
Assist in developing copy for projects consistent with inbound marketing principals.
Perform other assigned duties as needed.