Graphic Design Supervisor - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Graphic Design Supervisor oversees the process for creating, updating, and implementing graphic communications and branding standards for the Zoo, together with advertising, marketing, educational, merchandise, food service, and interpretive graphic materials; and designs off-grounds signage, printed materials, and collateral applications. This position reports to the Associate Director of Marketing, Design.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee Graphic Design staff including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring performance management and scheduling of work.
• Oversee creative production of the SDZWA Journal executing the majority of the design of the book.
• Supervise the design process as well as plans and develops designs from concept to completed artwork through the use of mockups, camera art, illustration, and computer-based graphic design systems.
• Share designs with customers for feedback as well as paper stock, graphic content, layout, graphic materials, and media requirements.
• Provide priority artwork to support unplanned needs throughout SDZWA.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3-5 years of experience leading creative and integrated teams, with familiarity and comfort working across a full range of design applications, including environmental signage, digital design, apparel, and merchandise. Strong conceptual thinking and ideation skills are essential to guide teams and develop creative solutions for diverse project needs.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of Graphic Design experience and 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in graphic design, related field, or equivalent specialized training required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong working knowledge of graphic arts production and graphic design technology.
• Strong working knowledge of Illustration, typography, offset/digital printing, and production.
• Interpretive design and natural science experience and best practice knowledge required.
• Able to operate Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite design program and InDesign.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines resulting in a high level of quality and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective, diverse teams.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Full-Time Exempt Position -
• Salary Range: $87,264 to $98,172

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests' experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.