POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Design Specialist position is responsible for developing consistent, audience-appropriate marketing assets, communications and creative platforms across Wild Horse Pass's digital platforms. The Graphic Design Specialist will be responsible for producing compelling assets for the marketing, communications and internal teams. This position is responsible for ensuring excellence in graphic design and working with the WHPDA team to produce engaging, quality, attention-grabbing visual content for our target markets.

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work that showcases their passion for illustrative design, brand development and creative storytelling.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Concept and create cohesive advertising campaigns and related marketing collateral materials, such as graphic elements (logos/lockups), direct mailers, promotional flyers, print ads, web banners and emails, tradeshow graphics, signage, brochures and PowerPoint presentations.
• Design and development of marketing materials, including: presentations, print and digital advertising, conference materials, reports, social media campaigns, one-pager, postcards, promotions, videos, webinars, and other marketing collateral
• Coordinate with all advertising placements and deliverables
• Revise creative as needed. Review final material for quality and accuracy and prep files for print and digital release.
• Stay current and knowledgeable of established brand guidelines and ensure all work is within guidelines or contributing to the evolution of the brand.
• Stay current on design trends related to your business areas and within the travel industry.
• Other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications or another related field from an accredited four-year college or university or directly related, equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two- four (2-4) years of experience in a Graphic Designer role in a fast-paced in-house, multi-project corporate, government, advertising agency or content publishing environment.
• Portfolio of work samples required, including print and real-world applications.
• Strong understanding of marketing concepts in the context of various print and digital media. General knowledge of tourism industry a plus.
• Proficient in a wide range of media formats and design software technologies, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others to develop, fine-tune and produce effective visual concepts, designs and layouts. Thorough understanding of prepress and print production process is a plus.
• High computer literacy, including effective working proficiency in customer relationship management software, Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience and up-to-date knowledge of Mac applications. Experience with project management software is a plus.
• Previous video production and editing experience, considered a huge plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High level of professionalism
• Ability to effectively manage professional relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Personal Attributes
• Positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Creative and detail oriented.
• Intuitive, approachable and open to receiving creative feedback.
• Pro-active, self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Efficient, organized, and able to juggle various tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• Strong ethical, and effective work acumen.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are essential.
• Ability to multi task and work on numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong creative background and skills required across a diverse array of deliverables.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs is a requirement of employment. Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free work place as a condition of employment.