Design Coordinator

Thompson & Co. Public Relations is looking for an Design Coordinator for its Anchorage office.

T&C is Alaska’s largest and most respected public relations agency in Alaska with more than 25 years of experience serving clients in a variety of sectors including travel and tourism, telecommunications, resource development, nonprofits, education, and state and local government.

We are a tight-knit team who are committed to rolling up our sleeves to help each other succeed. Many on our staff have been with the agency for almost a decade citing “Thompson culture” as one of the top reasons they love working for this small but mighty team. Employees have opportunities to be involved in exciting and challenging projects and media opportunities working at this 2021 Forbes “Agency of the Year” and 2020 PR News “Best Place to Work.”

Job summary: We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Design Coordinator to join Thompson & Co.’s digital team. In this role, you will support the development of high-quality visual content across print and digital platforms, helping bring client and agency concepts to life. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute designs that align with brand standards, strategic goals, and client expectations. This is an ideal opportunity for an earlycareer designer eager to grow their skills in an agile and collaborative agency environment.

Design coordinators should have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent years of experience as freelancer if self-taught.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting agency’s creative team in graphic design projects.
• Creating digital and print graphics for agency clients ranging from annual reports to social media graphics to digital ads to posters and more.
• Working with all teams across the agency for any graphic design needs.
• Follow project timelines to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of design.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance overall design quality.
• Adapt existing designs and templates to fit specific project needs.
• Preparing finished art and working with printer or distributor to finalize

Requirements:

• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Required experience and strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Team player with attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• After Effects or other animation experience is a strong bonus but not required.
• Strong initiative and willingness to grow and develop your skills.
• High-level communication skills to interpret client and agency needs.
• Understanding of marketing, production, corporate identity, and multi-media design.
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Squarespace or Wordpress experience is a bonus but not required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Up to six weeks of paid time off, including vacation, major holidays, and your birthday!
• Paid parental leave.
• Endless opportunities for professional growth in a leading Alaska PR firm.
• WFH Fridays after three months of employment.
• A supportive, inclusive office culture that values fun and teamwork in a dynamic work environment.

We're excited to see how you can contribute to Thompson & Co.’s success. Learn more about Thompson & Co. and its corporate values to see if you’re a match by visiting our website.

This position will remain open until the right candidate is found. Equal Opportunity: T&C is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all who are ready to work hard and play an active role in our growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-person position based in Anchorage, Alaska. Do you currently reside in Alaska or have plans to move in the near future?

Work Location: In person