TGR Foundation Hiring for Graphic Designer Job at Irvine, CA Full Time

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

Location: Irvine, CA

Term: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

ORGANIZATION:

For over 25 years, TGR Foundation (“TGRF”) has worked to create a world where opportunity is universal, and potential is limitless. With an unwavering commitment to impact underserved youth, its mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. Through innovative STEM coursework, college-access programs, digital platforms, and educator professional development, TGRF provides resources and support to help youth connect their passions to their purpose. Since its launch in 1996,
TGRF’s education and outreach programs have reached two million youth worldwide.

TGRF operates on two core sources of revenue: five signature events and our advancement/fund development program which secures donations and gifts from individuals, corporations, and other foundations. All revenue generated by the organization supports our educational programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides graphic design and collateral production support to all departments at TGR Foundation. Reporting to the Art Director, this person will assist in the creation and production of foundation and TGR Live design projects. As a member of the Marketing & Communications department, the Graphic Designer participates in the development of marketing strategies/materials in support of the education programs, TGR Live events and advancement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the production of digital and print collateral materials across the TGR

Foundation and TGR Live signature programs and events.

• Adhere to house style guidelines to produce materials that include event marketing materials, event collaterals, advertisements both digital and print, eblasts, fundraising brochures, large format signage, promotional items, social media graphics and program recruitment materials.
• Create original designs as needed, adhering to brand guidelines and a standard of high quality.
• Edit designs based on feedback from internal and external constituents from ideation to final approval.
• Coordinate print production; provide specs, obtain estimates and work with printers to ensure precise and innovative final products.
• Use project management system (i.e., Workzone) to track progress and manage ongoing workload.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.
• Familiarity with creating digital assets in HTML5 preferred.

• Perform light retouching and manipulation of images.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts.

Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience working within the graphic design field. Must have expertise working in the Adobe Creative Suite with proficiency in
InDesign and Photoshop.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter bringing creativity, organizational excellence, clear communication, and core graphics and production skills to a multi-dimensional non-profit organization.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment that emphasizes both self- initiative and teamwork; excellent communication skills; and ability to observe the rule of confidentiality with respect to information considered by the organization to be sensitive in nature.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional graphics software including Adobe

Creative Cloud (InDesign CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC) is required.

• Comfortable with a variety of graphic styles and the ability to easily transition from corporate design to sports marketing to youth-oriented materials while working within brand guidelines.
• Solid skills in typography, layout and graphic design.
• Ability to remain organized and demonstrate a strong attention to detail while being flexible through multiple rounds of revisions.
• Ability to set up final artwork for print production at appropriate resolution, size, colors and file type, including packaging files with bleed, crop marks, etc.
• Good knowledge of print processes.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and electronic portfolio (or link to online portfolio).

Portfolio submission is required to be considered for an interview. Electronic portfolios must be in PDF format or as an online portfolio.

*No phone calls please. The TGR Foundation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Local Candidates only. Not eligible for relocation.

This job description is illustrative of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each job responsibility. Because job content may change from time to time, the TGR Foundation reserves the right to add and/or delete job responsibilities from this position at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Preferred)
• In Design: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location