Graphic Designer

Overview

Required skills and experience: 1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Science, Printing Technologies, Communications, or related field 2. Experience: 2 years’ hands-on experience in design, website development and project coordination. 3. Professional/Technical Certifications: n/a 4. Technical Requirements: a. Advanced technical skill using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop). b. Working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Google analytics, SEO, flash, e-commerce, etc. 5. Automobile, current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required. What you need to know: 1. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits. 2. Monday - Friday 8a-5p work schedule. 3. Looking for someone who has the appropriate business experience in graphic design, project management and analysis. 4. Must have strong organization, analytical and problem solving skills. 5. Work environment: Mixture of working in an office work environment and working directly with the community during events. Interview process: TBD Additional job details: Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities: 1. Creates strategic and user-focused print design solutions using Adobe Creative Suite that reflect CCRC’s brand and inspire interest. Develops multiple stylistic approaches to a problem, accepts critique and iterates on designs. 30% 2. Builds interactive design solutions across a wide range of technologies including tablets (iPad, Android), smart phones (iPhone, Android), web (websites, browser plugins), social (Facebook apps, Facebook API, Twitter) and more. Applies working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Google Analytics, SEO Marketing, eCommerce, etc. to provide effective client solutions. 30% 3. Assists with maintenance of CCRC’s website including day to day management, problem solving, updates and customization. 20% 4. Develops and maintain a digital graphic file repository. 10% 5. Creates and maintains design standards across all platforms. 10% These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job: 1. May lead and/or direct the work of others. 2. Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration. 3. Support Communications team with event productions. 4. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• hands-on in design, website development and project coordination (2+ years)
• 2+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • WordPress
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Google Analytics
  • SEO
  • flash
  • e-commerce
  • Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDEsign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Do you have an active CA driver's license, auto insurance and DMV clearance?
• Are you seeking Full-time?

Benefits

Company

Our client is a unique and distinctive leader in the child care industry. They offer support and education to both parents and early childhood educators. They help parents to navigate the child care system and find the best possible care for their child. They also provide training, technical assistance and professional development to early childhood educators, to assist them in creating quality learning environments for children of all backgrounds and abilities.