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Houston Zoo · 5 days ago

Graphic Designer

6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Houston Zoo is dedicated to connecting communities with animals and inspiring action to save wildlife. The Graphic Designer will work with various departments to create effective visual solutions for communication needs, managing multiple design projects and collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality graphic assets.

Education

Responsibilities

Executes creative tasks from start to finish conceptualizing, designing, and producing art for a wide range of media including print, digital, marking collateral, multipage layout, illustration, exhibit elements, displays, signage, souvenir items, etc

Consults with staff to identify their graphic needs, budget constraints, and reasonable deadlines for the project; serves as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers and fabricators of signage

Coordinates the printing or signage production process, writes reproduction specifications, selects ink, paper, and print quality; prepares files for production, and inspects proofs for accuracy

Operates within Houston Zoo’s current workflow and brand aesthetic to communicate our brand identity and messaging effectively

Manages multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work

Obtains quotes and develops budgets for projects, manages project timelines to ensure completion of project and production

Responsible for coordinating with internal stakeholders in finalizing projects, such as Facilities and Animal Teams for installations

Develops and implements guidelines and standards for project completion

Collaborates with other designers, photographers, web developers, project managers, printers, copywriters, and marketing specialists to brainstorm and develop creative concepts

Translates conceptual ideas into visually appealing designs that align with brand guidelines and project specifications

Participates in and contributes to weekly team meetings

Orders supplies and materials for graphic design and production

Coordinates maintenance of graphics production equipment

Coordinates translation of graphics materials into other languages, as needed

Contributes to saving animals in the wild through: reduction of waste, water and energy use and inspiring guests and staff to take wildlife protecting actions

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Graphic designPrinting processesMotion graphicsIn-house design experienceProject managementEnvironmental designInterpersonal skillsTime managementCommunication skills