Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist

Mississippi Aquarium•Gulfport, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist contributes to the success of Mississippi Aquarium and its financial sustainability by creating integrated marketing campaigns, marketing collateral and content for print, digital communications and advertising. The position will collaborate with all departments to ensure creative content is consistent with Aquarium branding.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or marketing with certificate in graphic design
Minimum of 3 years of integrated marketing campaign design experience
Experience in photography, video production and editing and graphics production within the Adobe Creative Suite required to create visual designs that clearly communicate messaging and calls to action for distinct audiences
Website building and/or maintenance
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to develop good working relationships with vendors
Attention to details with strong communication skills
Experience in writing, editing and proofreading.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Ability to work under limited supervision, both independently and in a team environment
Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends and travel
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, standards, integrity and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Embrace a spirit of conservation and education and strive to be a good steward of the community
Enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating with team members from all departments
Engage and build our audience with creative and captivating design

Responsibilities

Maintain look, feel and design direction of integrated marketing communications and materials consistent with the Aquarium’s brand, messaging and mission
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to ensure website graphics are updated as necessary
Design, develop and produce marketing visual materials including, but not limited to brochures, outdoor, event collateral, facility guides, sales kits, advertising, video, digital and on-line graphics: develop new identities for large and special events as needed
Coordinate with outside vendors (such as billboard, television, etc.) on scheduling, installation, and implementation of brand campaigns
Collect, format and organize all marketing assets including, but not limited to images and videos
Meet and collaborate with all departments to generate creative initiatives to increase brand and event awareness; create a cohesive look to Aquarium messaging across all departments to ensure what the audience sees outside of our campus accurately reflects what they will experience on campus
Attend marketing and department meetings as needed
Coordinate, fulfill and distribute on-site and off-site marketing promotions and signage
Adhere to efficient production schedules
Create concepts for consumer advertising and brand campaign; continually evaluate design and production trends; update and incorporate as needed
Support digital marketing efforts with designs, photographs and illustrated graphics
Support digital marketing efforts by designing graphics and brainstorming ideas for social media content and e-mail newsletters
Support Aquarium events as needed
Assist with other marketing projects as needed