SENIOR CREATIVE / DESIGN COORDINATOR

Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

Are you a creative leader who loves transforming ideas into compelling visual experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work impacts the community every day? LYNX is searching for a Senior Creative/Design Coordinator to spearhead design strategy, guide creative development, and elevate the visual identity of Central Florida’s premier regional transportation authority.
Why LYNX?
Join a mission-driven organization serving more than 2 million residents across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties. You’ll be part of a collaborative, people-first culture rooted in respect, teamwork, compassion, and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and production of marketing collateral, digital media, social content, video graphics, and print materials.
• Act as a brand steward ensuring consistency and excellence across all creative assets.
• Manage multiple design projects from concept to delivery—timelines, resources, and communication included.
• Provide creative direction to designers, photographers, and videographers.
• Partner across departments to develop concepts that support major campaigns and agency initiatives.
• Stay ahead of design trends to keep LYNX’s creative presence modern and competitive.
• Review, approve, and quality-check final design outputs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and manage digital asset libraries.
• Mentor junior creative team members and help shape LYNX’s creative standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of creative design and project coordination experience (corporate or agency preferred). Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills; strong branding, typography, and layout expertise.
• Experience juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Motion graphics & video editing experience.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and social content creation.
• Knowledge of print production and vendor processes.

What You Bring:

• Exceptional visual design ability and creative instincts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate across teams.
• Detail oriented, self motivated, and committed to brand excellence.
• Excellent communication and customer-service mindset.

Work Environment:
Primarily office-based with extended computer work; may include occasional travel, event support outside normal hours, and lifting up to 15 lbs. This role is designated as mission critical and may be required to work during emergencies. A valid Florida driver’s license is required if operating agency vehicles.

Why Work at LYNX?

✅ FREE employee-only health insurance
✅ Dental, vision, and disability coverage available
✅ Retirement plan + company-paid life insurance
✅ Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
✅ FREE bus transportation for you, your spouse, and your children
✅ Access to our on-site Employee Wellness Center

Ready to Lead Creatively?
Step into a role where your creative vision drives community impact. Join LYNX and help shape the future of transportation across Central Florida.
Apply Today!

Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for the most qualified candidates, as applications are reviewed.
Rate will be determined by qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements.
Sponsorship Notice: LYNX does not sponsor employment-based visas, including H-1B. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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Position Description: The Senior Creative/Design Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing the development of high-quality creative assets that support the company’s brand and marketing objectives. This role combines strategic thinking, design expertise, and project coordination to deliver compelling visual content across digital and print platforms. Serves as a creative leader, ensuring consistency, innovation, and excellence in all design projects.

Essential Functions: This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to the job. All employees will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. All jobs require regular and reliable attendance.

• Lead Creative Development: Oversees the design and production of marketing collateral, digital media, social media graphics, video content, and print materials.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensures all creative assets align with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity across channels.
• Project Coordination: Manages multiple design projects from concept to completion, including timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.
• Creative Direction: Provides guidance and feedback to designers, photographers, and videographers to achieve high-quality results.
• Content Strategy Collaboration: Works closely with marketing, communications, and other departments to develop creative concepts that support campaigns and initiatives.
• Trend Analysis: Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep creative output fresh and competitive.
• Quality Assurance: Reviews and approves final designs, ensuring accuracy, brand compliance, and visual impact.
• Vendor Management: Coordinates with external agencies, printers, and freelancers as needed for specialized projects.
• Digital Asset Management: Maintains organized libraries of graphics, photos, and videos for easy access and reuse.
• Training & Mentorship: Provides guidance and support to junior creative team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in creative design and project coordination, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office programming on a Mac platform.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.
• Familiarity with digital marketing platforms and social media content creation.
• Knowledge of print production processes and vendor coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Exceptional creative and visual design skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lead and inspire a creative team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and brand integrity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work using principles of excellent customer service.

Work Environment and Special Considerations:

• Works in an office environment and requires long periods seated.
• This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• This position requires the ability to verbally express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• May attend events outside of regular business hours.
• May be required to travel to and from agency locations and other destinations.
• Any employee using a company vehicle must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.

Mission Critical Workforce Member: LYNX provides the community with much needed public transportation, and it is important for the Agency to resume its services as quickly and as safely as possible in the event of any natural, technological, or human-caused emergency or disaster. This position is considered a mission critical member of LYNX’s emergency preparation and response efforts during an emergency or disaster and as such, will be asked to work during these emergencies or disasters. Therefore, mission critical team members are required to prepare their homes and family for the impending emergency at least 48 hours in advance.

LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.