Graphic Designer

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing
Pay Range: $32.00 to 35.00 per hour

Job Summary
The Graphic Designer is a mid-level designer who brings creative discipline, sharp visual instincts, and marketing-focused design thinking to support San Diego Blood Bank's mission to save lives. This role is focused on visual problem solving: creating clean, compelling, brand-aligned designs across print and digital channels that support campaign, business, and communication goals. The Graphic Designer translates briefs into strategic creative assets, supports monthly promotional launches and high-volume marketing needs, and proactively elevates visuals, copy, and layouts before work reaches approval.

Responsibilities

DesignProductionandExecution

·         Design andproduce campaign assets quickly andeffectively formonthly promotional launches,high-volumecreativerequests,andprint,digital,social,presentation, weborlanding page, and event materials.

·         Collaborate with marketing, communications, andinternal stakeholders totranslate project briefsintostrategic, results-drivendeliverablesthatalignwithaudience,brand,andcampaign goals.

·         Prepareprint-readyfileswithpropertechnicalspecifications,includingdpi/ppi,resolution, bleed, color systems, and production requirements.

QualityControlandBrandManagement

·         Reviewallworkcriticallybeforesubmission, catchingtypos,layoutflaws,copyinconsistencies, visual errors, and brand issues before projects reach approval.

·         Applydesignexpertiseintypography,grid-basedlayouts,brandingsystems,andvisual hierarchy to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact.

·         Maintainandworkwithinestablishedbrandsystems,assetlibraries,andvisualidentity guidelines.

·         Designacrossmultiplebrandsorstylesandadaptvisualapproachesfordifferentaudiences while maintaining quality, accessibility,and brand alignment.

CollaborationandCommunication

·         Presentdesignworkconfidently,explaining designchoicesandstrategyinsimple,goal-oriented terms and incorporating feedback professionally.

·         Manageworkloadindependentlywhileremainingcommunicative,responsive,anddeadline-focused.

·         Knowwhentoengageteammatesorstakeholders tokeepworkmovingandensurethe strongest final product.

AdditionalMarketingandCreativeDuties

·         Coordinatelogisticsandmaterialsforcommunitymarketinginitiativeswithhands-onexecution

·         Write,review,andeditwrittenandmultimediacontent.

·         Takeandeditphotographyoflocations,merchandise, andmodelsasneeded.

·         Ensurecompliance withlegalstandards andorganizationalpoliciesinallcommunicationsand events.

·         Understand andadheretothepoliciesandstandards asdeveloped aspartoftheSanDiego Blood Bank Compliance Program.

·         Performotherdutiesasnecessaryorassignedtosupportdepartmental goals.

Qualifications

Education:

·         Bachelor's degree from an accredited college oruniversity inGraphic Design, Visual Communications,orrelatedfieldpreferred,orequivalentcombination ofeducationand professional experience

Certifications/Licenses:

·         None

Experience:

·         3-5 years of professional graphic design experience with astrong portfolio demonstratingmodern,brand-consciousdesignacrossprintanddigitalplatforms

·         Experience infast-paced, high-volume marketing environments managing monthly campaigns,multipledeadlines,andassetsacrossprint,digital,social,presentation, event, and web channels

·         Experienceworkinginnonprofit,healthcare,ormission-drivenorganizationsishighly desirable

Skills:

·         MasteryofAdobeCreativeSuite(lnDesign,Illustrator,Photoshop);comfortwithCanva,

·         GoogleSlides,orsimilartoolsbeneficial

·         Strongexpertiseinprintdesignandproduction, includingdpivs.ppi,resolution requirements,bleed,colorsystems(CMYK/RGB/Pantone),andfilepreparation

·         Advancedunderstandingofgrid-baseddesign,typography,layoutcomposition,color theory, visual hierarchy, and visual storytelling

·         Expertisewithbrandsystems,assetlibraries,visualidentityguidelines,andadapting visual approaches across multiple brands or styles

·         KnowledgeofUX/UIfundamentals,front-endwebdesign,landingpagecreation,and basic HTML/CSS

·         Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswithstrongproofreading, editing,and quality-control instincts

·         Strongorganizationalandtimemanagement skillswithabilitytobalancespeedand precision under tight deadlines

·         ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(Word,Excel,PowerPoint,Outlook)

·         Collaborativeself-starterwhoworksindependentlywhileknowingwhentoengage teammates or stakeholders to keep work moving

·         Detail-orientedqualitychampionwhotakesprideindeliveringpolished,accurate,and error-free work

·         Culturallyaware,trend-informed,andsensitivetodiverseaudiences, withabilityto create inclusive and accessible designs

·         Marketing-focusedmindsetthatprioritizesbusinessobjectivesandmeasurableresults over personal artistic preferences

BENEFITS FOR YOU

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the San Diego Blood Bank including:

• Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
• Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
• 7 paid Holidays + 1 personal holiday provided annually.
• 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
• Service Awards and recognition.

The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.