Location: Charleston, SC
Company: South Carolina Aquarium
are struck with awe and inspiration as they journey through all our exhibits, representing the mountains to the sea of South Carolina. About the South Carolina Aquarium We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums with a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research and by providing an exceptional visitor experience.
We invite you to join the #1 visitor attraction located in one of the Top Cities in the World (Conde Nast, 2021). At the South Carolina Aquarium, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity.
Our culture is built on having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together to increase our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission.
It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Job Summary: Provides graphic design support for visual communication efforts including digital and print collateral for the Aquarium. There efforts help to advance the Aquarium's visibility, increase brand awareness, strengthen impact and lead to long-term sustainability through internal and external communications, storytelling
and promotion. Essential Functions: Create collateral that presents information in a clear hierarchical way Maintain Aquarium and campaign graphic guidelines in all work produced Support marketing campaigns with designs, illustrated graphics and photo editing Manage assigned workload through organization's project management system Assist in organizing and managing visual assets across digital platforms Supports the mission by looking for ways to decrease our environmental impact Fabricates signs/props Support institutional goals by designing collateral for departmental initiatives and promotions (rack cards, flyers, signs, posters, email images, etc.
) Support Aquarium campaigns and events through creation of print and digital advertisements Collaborate with Graphic Design Manager and marketing liaison to determine most effective creative solution for departmental needs, as assigned Work to develop relationship with printers and ensure work is high quality, arrives on time and within budget Present design directions and communicate design choices in a clear strategic way to other departments or teams Other Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the mission by participating in Aquarium programs and events Develops a good working relationship with other departments and vendors Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess graphic design experience Experienced in backssing customer's design needs Skilled in the use of the latest versions Adobe Creative Cloud Must possess basic working experience with digital scanning and photography Must possess basic working experience with Microsoft Office Excellent oral and written communications skills Photography and illustration skills are a plus Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Arts or related field 1-4 years of professional graphics experience Nonprofit experience preferred Working Conditions: Office Environment Some repetitive work No travel required May require late nights or weekend work 70% of work requires working on a computer Physical Requirements: Requires average walking, standing, bending, stooping, and crouching, sitting, computer tasks and phone usage; should be able to lift/carry at least 10 lbs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel classified.
The Aquarium is an " at-will" employer, and as such, employment with the Aquarium is not for a fixed term, or definite period and may be terminated at the will of either party, with or without cause, and without prior notice. The South Carolina Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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