San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Graphic Design Supervisor oversees the process for creating, updating, and implementing graphic communications and branding standards for the Zoo, together with advertising, marketing, educational, merchandise, food service, and interpretive graphic materials; and designs off-grounds signage, printed materials, and collateral applications. This position reports to the Director of Creative Service.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Oversee Graphic Design staff including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring performance management and scheduling of work.
- Oversee creative production of the SDZWA Journal executing the majority of the design of the book.
- Supervise the design process as well as plans and develops designs from concept to completed artwork through the use of mockups, camera art, illustration, and computer-based graphic design systems.
- Share designs with customers for feedback as well as paper stock, graphic content, layout, graphic materials, and media requirements.
- Provide priority artwork to support unplanned needs throughout SDZWA.
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is looking for an experienced creative leader. Guiding work across the full spectrum of both print and digital applications, the ideal candidate will have experience leading creative teams to produce exceptional work. A portfolio demonstrating creative ability and leadership is required. Brand experience and the ability to curate and maintain brand standards across a wide variety of materials is strongly preferred. This position will both maintain existing identity systems and create new ones complete with supporting creative strategy and key art packages. Join a collaborative and deeply creative in-house team who is making a difference for wildlife!
- JOB EXPERIENCE
- At least one year of Graphic Design experience and
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphics Design, related field, or equivalent specialized training required.
- SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong working knowledge of graphic arts production and graphic design technology.
- Strong working knowledge of Illustration, typography, offset/digital printing, and production.
- Interpretive design and natural science experience and best practice knowledge required.
- Able to operate Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite design program and InDesign.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines resulting in a high level of quality and timeliness.
- Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective, diverse teams.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position
- Starting salary: $78,400 to $86,680
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace
