Associate Graphic Designer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Associate Graphic Designer to support our Corporate Office in Orlando, Florida.

The Associate Graphic Designer works under the supervision of the Graphic Design Manager to develop innovative design solutions with high visual impact, create print and digital graphics that clearly convey the company’s messages, and meet key deadlines for internal and external projects. You will work closely with team members to support the design and development of a range of creative projects focused on leveraging design to meet specific project objectives, and create engaging, user-friendly experiences across different channels and platforms.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist design team in developing attractive and effective concepts, graphics, and layouts for a variety of digital and print media.
• Provide proposal support to RFI/RFP efforts. Tasks include Document Shell creation/design (with text styles and cover designs), design custom graphics to give visual appeal to the written content, print and produce hard copies of proposal documents to the highest degree of quality and compliancy.
• Producer of the Corporate Newsletter – Generate compelling quarterly newsletters using Adobe InDesign, inputting content provided by upper management and responding to feedback to revise and create final documents for use by the entire organization.
• Supporting various corporate services graphic requests as needed including initiatives that require any design aspect such as mailers, team shirts, and other promotional items.
• Proposing new technical or innovative design approaches that provide improvements, efficiencies, or process improvements.
• Maintain high-level of organization for print and digital files and materials.
• Fulfillment of SharePoint Marketing Requests.
• Assist with planning and execution of various corporate events and decorations.
• Participate in professional development and learning activities to continuously improve design skills.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development check-ins, design team meetings, and other internal meetings, as needed.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

An associate’s degree in graphic design (or related field) or comparable professional experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of visual design elements (e.g. layout, color, typography).
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail, Self-motivated starter, team player, and critical thinker.
• Ability to prioritize given tasks and work efficiently towards completing them.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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