Job Title: Graphic Design & Production Coordinator – Full Time

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for our guests and team.

At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and excellent service to our guests of all ages. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

SUMMARY

Leverage your creative skills to make a difference in the community. The Graphic Design & Production Coordinator translates marketing strategies into a wide range of creative materials that meet & exceed Arizona Science Center’s brand personality and standards. The Graphic Design & Production Coordinator must be an organized multitasker able to handle many diverse projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Arizona Science Center maintains a firm policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss employees based on such factors as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Design and produce graphics, print, digital advertising, marketing collateral, and other marketing materials utilizing clean layouts. Typography projects are designed within graphic guidelines for brand consistency.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines with excellent time management skills.
• Liaison between the graphics department and all internal departments and external vendors regarding the status of the job, assets, deadlines, and technical specs.
• Maintain and manage creative assets and signage throughout the Science Center.
• Works with Marketing Coordinator to create engaging social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) materials (i.e., original videos, graphics, photographs).
• Performs various duties as needed to fulfill the position's function successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

A degree in graphic design from an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent experience.

• Clear intra-discipline understanding of graphic design for print and digital, across web, video, and traditional print
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Google experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to manage tight production deadlines with multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of printing processes and preflight/troubleshoot art files
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Must be a self-starter and a substantial project manager comfortable with completing deadlines and multitasking.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidate preferred but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does not have any day-to-day supervisory responsibilities. However, the Graphic Design & Production Coordinator may lead ad hoc task forces or project teams in conjunction with a special project or event and work with a rotation of interns.

BENEFITS include, but are not limited to:

• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
• 15 days of accrued sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.