Job Title: Graphic Designer
Office Location: Harbor Offices
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Consumer Experience
Summary: The Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village, a premier coastal destination in Destin, FL, is seeking a motivated and innovative Graphic Designer to join the Marketing and Events team. This person will create visual concepts to communicate ideas and information about the resort’s offerings and happenings. They will work on a variety of projects including websites, marketing materials, and print publications, ensuring designs are engaging, informative, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Hybrid Role: This position will allow for 3 days in office and 2 at home/outside of office.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with confidence. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, or related field or associate’s degree with equivalent professional work experience.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, social media, and other content creation. Be prepared to provide portfolio of samples of your work.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with coworkers and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining accurate and up-to-date information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong visual communication skills.
• Proficiency in design software and tools.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of branding and marketing principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information and artwork in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Availability Open and operational seven days a week. Employees are required to be available to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
License Requirements Valid driver’s license that has been in effect for at least three years, with no major violations and no more than two minor violations in the past three years.
Rules and Regulations All employees must adhere to all safety rules and regulations required by local, State and Federal authorities, wear the appropriate personal protective equipment necessary to perform the job in a safe manner and will follow all safety rules per the Company’s Safety Policy.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, sit, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift 5-15 pounds regularly and heavier weights with assistance, upon occasion.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work mostly inside a climate-controlled office environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visual Concept Development: Creating visual elements for various media, including print and digital formats.
• Design Execution: Developing layouts, selecting typography, color palettes, and other design elements.
• Software Proficiency: Utilizing graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Team Collaboration: Working with the marketing and events team to understand brand goals and creative needs for each project.
• Branding Consistency: Ensuring designs align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
• Staying Updated: Keeping abreast of design trends and emerging technologies.
• Project Management: Managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality control.
• Presentation: Presenting design ideas and concepts to clients or team members.
• Maintain all creative assets and masters in easily accessible files for team use.

COMMON TASKS:

• Designing logos, brochures, websites, and other marketing materials.
• Creating infographics, illustrations, and other visual content.
• Preparing mockups and prototypes for client review.
• Selecting and manipulating images and other visual assets.
• Adapting designs for different media and platforms.
• Ensuring designs are accessible and user-friendly.
• Other duties as assigned.