Website Santa Catalina School
Graphic Designer
School Description
Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion. With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.
Position Summary
Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized PreK-12 independent Catholic school in Monterey, California, seeks an experienced graphic designer to join the communications team. The graphic designer, in collaboration with the communications team, creates visually engaging content for marketing and communication projects specific to Santa Catalina constituencies, using a variety of mediums and with a focus on storytelling.
Description
The graphic designer is responsible for the day-to-day management of all interactions with various campus offices, the oversight of their projects, and the creative development and graphic design of print and digital materials in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications. Additionally, the graphic designer photographs school activities and events as assigned, and provides photo editing as needed. The graphic designer is responsible for maintaining positive interdepartmental relationships and managing all project requests through to completion. The ideal candidate would possess a demonstrated record of success as a graphic designer in creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized positions.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this individual must also be able to balance the overall needs of the school, with regard to design, content, and communications goals, as they play a key role in ensuring that all designs are aligned with Santa Catalina branding and marketing standards. The position supports the school, its values, and its leadership.
Santa Catalina School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Graphic design responsibilities include:
● Produce designs for brochures, print and digital advertisements, posters and banners, digital displays, flyers, social media graphics, and other publications as needed
● Assist with the production of the bi-annual magazine including layout, photo editing, and typesetting
● Collaborate on design strategies and develop good working relationships throughout campus to provide the best result for each department and the school
● Consult on color, images, text style, and layout for department projects by way of an understanding of core design elements such as type, contrast, alignment, proximity, and layout
● Work with the director to produce unique and innovative designs while ensuring that all designs are aligned with the school’s marketing and branding standards and key messages
● Review and edit designs prior to publication
● Prep and package native production files for print
Photography responsibilities include:
● Collaborate with the director and assistant director to identify, plan, and photograph school activities, events, and campus life (on and off campus, and sometimes after hours)
● Edit photos for use on the website, social media, and digital and print communications
Project management responsibilities include:
● Act as the department liaison to gain information necessary to execute and complete projects
● Assume all tracking and coordinating responsibility for each job request from its initiation to completion
● Work closely with the project team to maintain up-to-date knowledge of all projects and deadlines
● Procure all items needed for project execution and completion
● Identify and resolve any potential issues related to projects, consulting with the director as needed
● Ensure all processes and procedures are followed and completed in a timely fashion
● Work with the director to ensure each project is high-quality, meets strategic marketing and communications goals, and is consistent with the school’s brand and messaging
Other responsibilities include:
● Assist with website and digital projects as needed and requested by the director
● Perform administrative duties as needed and requested by the director
● Stay current on trends in marketing and communication best practices in independent schools
● Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree is required
● 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role
● Expert use of InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premier
● Proficient use of Illustrator and Acrobat Pro
● Skilled photographer and comfortable using a DSLR camera
● Highly skilled in producing and editing photos
● Strong editorial and layout abilities, including design and typesetting
● Knowledge and experience with print publications and the print process
● Technical competence regarding print and digital communication projects
● Knowledge and experience using Smartsheet (project and work management platform)
● A commitment to the mission and identity of Santa Catalina School
● A desire to participate fully in the Santa Catalina community
● Successful completion of a LiveScan criminal background check as required by law
Competencies
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple projects, and meet deadlines
● Excellent attention to details
● Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a diverse and dynamic community
● Strong interpersonal skills, including good listening, humor, tact, intuition, and confidentiality
● Commitment to professional growth and education
Supervisory Responsibilities
● This position does not supervise other employees.
Working Conditions and Compensation
● Be able to sit and meet with colleagues for extended periods of time each day
● Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time each day
● Ability to access buildings and facilities through a 36-acre campus, with reasonable accommodations, in order to meet with students and employees
● Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, crouching, sitting, reaching, and needing to lift up to 50 lbs.
● Work in a school environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and people
● The designer may be required to travel on occasion to attend conferences or school events and must be able to schedule this travel based on the priorities of the school
● Santa Catalina School offers competitive insurance and retirement benefits
● Salary Range: $26.00 to $29.00 hourly, depending on experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Catalina School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment at Santa Catalina School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by the law.
To Apply
Interested candidates should visit our website to complete and submit an application, resume, link to portfolio or samples of work in PDF format, and cover letter:
http://www.santacatalina.org/employment
Electronic submission of candidate papers in .pdf format is preferred.
Santa Catalina provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the application process should contact employment@santacatalina.org