Graphic Designer

JOB PURPOSE

At Charter Schools USA, our mission is the relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life. Our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM guides everything we do.

We live our values purpose, passion, integrity & grit every day in every way. We are seeking an innovative and skilled Internal Graphic Designer to join our team in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

This role is pivotal in shaping visual communications that embody our commitment to educational excellence. You will manage and execute graphic design projects, serving as a primary creative resource for our support center and network of schools, ensuring all visual content aligns with CSUSA's mission and brand standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Execution and Innovation : Create compelling and effective graphic designs for a variety of uses, including digital marketing materials, print documents, event signage, and promotional items.
• Brand Guardianship : Ensure all designs and visual materials consistently reflect CSUSA's brand identity and MVP ethos.

This includes adherence to brand guidelines and contributing to their evolution.

Collaborative Projects : Work closely with the marketing, communications, and educational teams to develop creative solutions that meet CSUSA's strategic goals.

Act as a liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure design needs are met efficiently and effectively.

• Workflow Management : Oversee the graphic design workflow within the organization, prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring quality of all deliverables.
• MVP Integration : Incorporate the principles of Mission, Values, Promise into design projects to enhance the visual narrative of Strong Minds and Good HeartsTM across all platforms schedules, data, information, etc.

for the annual budget process.

MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an educational or corporate setting.
• High degree of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and web design tools and CMS.
• Proficiency in presentation outputs (PowerPoint,KeyNote, Presi)
• Proficiency in video post-production for use online and on social media considered a strong plus.
• Exceptional creativity and innovation with a strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and branding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to receive and integrate feedback constructively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter :

• Usual office working hours.
• In-office and remote (hybrid) after the first 90 days of employment
• Dedicated workspace and IT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Charter Schools USA's policy.

DECLARATION

The Charter Schools USA Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

Any employee making changes unauthorized by Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.