Senior Graphic Designer - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Senior Graphic Designer will work with the Design Manager and Creative Content Manager to create and maintain both traditional and digital deliverables. This position reports to the Graphic Design Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides the concept and design for multiple marketing collateral and interpretive signage.
• Designs changes, corrections, and additions.
• Works closely with the communications team to create engaging layouts.
• Collaborates with internal and external departments.
• Maintains multiple layouts for SDZWA JOURNAL magazine in printed and digital forms.
• Understands publication workflow from design to prepress.
• Directs photo and video shoots.
• Works closely with creative content team.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a highly collaborative designer who brings a sophisticated visual point of view to editorial storytelling. You have a strong command of editorial typography, grid systems, hierarchy, and pacing, with the ability to balance creative ambition with an established publication system, brand, audience, and production schedule. You’re skilled at translating complex stories, scientific information, and subject-matter expertise into clear, compelling visual narratives, while confidently managing publication workflows from concept through completion. You’re comfortable both giving and receiving creative feedback, advocating thoughtfully for design decisions, and adapting to the needs of editors and stakeholders.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Experience and example would be four or more years of brand, print, and interactive redesigns
• Design experience for a major publication
  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent specialized training
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and how to effectively incorporate into page designs
• Create, manage, and fulfill publication workflows
• Meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Be proficient in the use Adobe CS programs preferably InDesign
• Use Adobe Digital Publication Suite (Adobe DPS)
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Travel as needed