Design Coordinator

Location: Stockton, CA (hybrid)

Description:

The bizzNEST Designer will lead web and graphic design projects for bizzNEST clients. This role will participate throughout the life of the project, assisting with project intake and scoping, task assignments, communicating with clients, and reviewing work. On occasion the Designer will be responsible for completing assignments on graphic and/or web design projects as necessary. Including website design, Visual identity systems, and print graphics.

The Designer also provides support with tracking the technical and professional skill development of the bizzNEST web and graphic design interns. They are also responsible for ensuring that projects assigned to the team are completed in high quality throughout all the phases of the project’s timeline and delivered to the client in a timely manner. 

Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination
  • Collaborate with staff and lead interns in designing visual materials for client projects, including UI/UX work.
  • Collaborate with the associate director and the Web developer to manage daily operations
• Design Work
  • Produce deliverables for marketing clients such as social media graphics and print materials.
  • Provide art direction on special projects as assigned. Including prepping project briefs. Creating Style / Branding guides, and supervising intern work on said projects.
• Intern Development
  • Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with interns as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• At least 2 years of relevant design experience
• Strong design skills and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma 
• Experience with the WordPress and UX/UI concepts
• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and mentor interns
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated competency in web and graphic design project development such as: creating and following project timelines, milestones and tasks, and identifying technical challenges.

Employer Insights

• Full-time, benefitted role at non-profit.
• Expect applicants to be entry level.
• Primarily project manager, coaching interns on delivering project work.
• Employer committed to supporting learners with alternative credentials.