OVERVIEW:

This position offers a communications professional the opportunity to work in a full-service communications department for an award-winning master-planned community. The Graphic Design and Website Coordinator’s responsibility is to create visual communications initiatives and assist in the daily execution of the website. As a contributing member of a larger team, the position will have the opportunity to collaborate on various events and projects that the Community Council sponsors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Visual Communications

• Provide design support for DCRanch.com, Ranch News, e-communications, and other collateral projects
• Assist in development and production of graphic design and page layout projects
• Create visual content that complements DC Ranch brand standards and marketing strategies
• Oversee design projects including assigning, tracking and project management to the successful conclusion of the design deliverable
• Collaborate with the part-time graphic design coordinator on projects
• Ensure materials are posted, stocked, and kept current at community centers
• Upload photos to and maintain image library
• Resize, edit, and optimize photos for intended medium
• Coordinate print bid requests: prepare files for print and submit to printer
• Provide quality control over positioning and messaging of information that is communicated

Website Management

• Optimize the DCRanch.com website experience for both residents and staff
• Manage updates to website which include uploading documents, agendas, and images
• Update, create and post web pages and forms
• Ensure adherence to website best practices and DC Ranch brand standards
• Provide login assistance to residents and technical support to team members
• Provide back-end support for WordPress, the website content management system, and other plugins
• Manage and maintain other communication platforms, including Mailchimp and Engage by Cell (management of backend, user lists and/or templates)
• Upload videos to Vimeo (video hosting platform) and post on website

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES NEEDED:

• High proficiency using Adobe Suite programs (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and Windows
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Follow graphic design standards and best practices 
• Work collaboratively to create visual content that complements brand and marketing strategies
• Skilled in and able to brainstorm, innovate, collaborate, influence, prioritize and execute
• Experienced in printing process, prepping images for print and digital media
• Ability to operate digital and video cameras
• Experience in video editing techniques preferred
• Understanding and experience of content management systems for managing websites
• Naturally initiative-taking, self-motivated and self-managed
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow-up with requests in an efficient and timely fashion
• Works well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines
• Fanatical about attention to detail and consistency
• Occasionally includes some evening and weekend hours

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year degree in visual communications, graphic design, or related field
• Three years’ experience working in a professional office setting

CONTACT US TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this role, please contact our HR Administrator, Melissa Fuentes at Melissa.Fuentes@dcranchinc.com. Attach your cover letter, resume, work samples, and tell us why you would be a great fit for this position. Email subject line to read: Graphic Design and Website Coordinator Position