Lead Designer

The Lead Designer develops and executes Snohomish Conservation District's visual communications strategies, ensuring creative and cohesive branding in print and digital design. The position reports to the Communications and Development Director and is part of the Outreach and Communications Team.

What You Will Do

Design and produce content for print and electronic communications, manage multiple complex projects, and oversee conformity to branding guide in all communications. Collaborate across teams to ensure website updates and support digital promotion of outreach events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field, at least three years of professional experience in graphic design, and knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, and Adobe design software. Strong attention to detail and ability to translate purpose and tone into high-quality design within established SCD brand identity are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field
• At least three years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, or a related field
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web design
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO)
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Sketch, InDesign, and other graphic design software
• Demonstrated illustration skills
• Experience supporting outreach events, including photography
• Demonstrated ability to translate purpose and tone into high-quality design within established SCD brand identity
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage through Washington State PEBB
• Dental insurance coverage through Washington State PEBB
• A monthly contribution to a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) plan through Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
• Life Insurance through Washington State Health Care Authority (WSHCA)
• Long Term Care coverage through the WA Cares Fund
• Long Term Disability through WSHCA
• Annual (vacation) leave accrued at a beginning rate of 9.33 hours per month
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays each year plus 1 personal day
• Auto-enrollment into the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Employer-contributed retirement program through the State of Washington Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program