Graphic Designer

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, 22 hours/week Graphic Designer (Graphic Designer/Illustrator). This role will be instrumental in sharing KUOW’s mission and work through the creation of compelling visuals across multiple channels and mediums, from Instagram posts to printed postcards.

JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable working independently. They must deliver clean, web- and print-ready designs based on existing style guides and brand guidelines in a fast-paced production environment. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, web and pre-press expertise, intrinsic design ability, typographic skills, and acute attention to detail. The ability to manage and fulfill multiple projects and communicate with key stakeholders is also essential.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Graphic Design Production (55%)

• Create designs in a variety of programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Create print collateral from brand style guide including posters, postcards, merchandise, brochures, one-sheets, experiential pieces, stickers, pins, and books.
• Design and produce social media collateral for KUOW’s Instagram, YouTube and Facebook accounts, including light motion design and cinemograph design.
• Produce daily Instagram posts from news stories, including design, typography, layout, captioning and ADA best practices.
• Develop clean and effective graphic templates for web, live events, and email newsletters.
• Concept, design and template digital ad packages for web, social and display placements.
• Concept, design and iterate original artwork and supplemental digital assets for KUOW programs and podcasts.

Design Collaboration (40%)

• Take direction from multiple team members, field original creative requests and support production work. Provide timely design proofs and revisions and update stakeholders on design project statuses via email, Slack, Monday, and Salesforce.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• Attend and participate in department and organization meetings and trainings.
• Support internal station initiatives.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Marketing Campaign Manager.

SUPERVISION

• Position reports to Marketing Campaign Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

RACIAL EQUITY

Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Knowledge of:

• A variety of design software and programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Standard design file preparation for different applications including largescale outdoor print and high-resolution digital formats.
• Knowledge of best practices for brand visual design and adherence.

Ability to:

• Be highly detail-oriented and organized; thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Earn trust and be proactive in anticipating needs and collaborating with stakeholders to translate their creative vision within brand guidelines and design best practices.
• Be curious, creative, and resourceful in short and long-term problem-solving.
• Multi-task while balancing conflicting deadlines and priorities; take initiative with completing tasks and solving issues.
• Collaborate with a wide range of diverse internal and external stakeholders, personalizing your approach to meet their needs.
• Value diversity and accessibility, and seek to understand and create space for multiple perspectives and experiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
• Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.

KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.