Creative Design Specialist
Summary
A full-time, on-site graphic designer at Elkhart Public Library's Marketing and Public Relations department, creating visual promotional materials for library programs, events, and resources across five locations. Day-to-day work centers on graphic design, illustration, and maintaining brand consistency.
Classification: Creative Design Specialist
Location: Main Library; Marketing and Public Relations
Job Grade: 12
Job Category: A – Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Department Head – Marketing and Public Relations
SUMMARY
The Creative Design Specialist provides the visual elements used to capture the attention of current and potential audiences for Library programs, resources, special events, and more. The specialist executes marketing strategy through creative and contemporary design, using original illustrations, preexisting art or images, and text. The specialist also ensures consistency in visual delivery of information as part of the overall patron experience at each of the five Library locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Organization-Wide EXPECTATIONS
- Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
- Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled
- Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal)
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
- Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet
- Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment
- Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment
JOB-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY
- Actively contributes to the library’s brand management by coordinating with staff throughout the organization to ensure consistency in visual promotions
- Demonstrates critical thinking and assists in developing solutions with the marketing team to attract new audiences and improve the overall customer experience
- Participates in planning and reports to the department head on design-related work, including current projects, upcoming assignments, long-range goals, and budget, office, and printing needs
- Provides internal creative services and product as needed
- Keeps current on artistic and technological advancements in the graphic design domain within the scope of the job
- Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties as needed
WORK CONDITIONS
- Full-time (including occasional evenings and weekends)
- Occasional local travel, occasional long-distance travel