Graphic Designer II

We are currently looking for a Full Time Graphic Designer II to join our Chickasaw Press Graphic Design team located at the Chickasaw Press working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
This individual will be responsible for creating, developing and executing creative concepts as well as maintaining visual appearance, usability and brand style continuity. This includes maintaining the look, feel, and brand of Chickasaw Press and Chokma Chickasaw Magazine. Areas of work can include: layout, typography, branding, graphics, communications design, visual merchandising and illustration. Must be able to collaborate with team on all projects, adapt to changing standards and specs, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Create layout/design of upcoming magazine/journal
* Create layout/design of upcoming books
* Create visually and aesthetically pleasing logo designs to communicate desired image
* Attend photoshoots and help plan the desired look for magazine layouts
* Ability to create high quality designs for multiple pieces per projects
* Create designs for brochures, web banners, flyers, collaterals, and awards
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
* Must utilize AP Style and Chicago Manual Style Guides for writing activities and Protocol Manual for all events/functions
* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
* Confer with Sr Graphic Designer in developing materials for projects
* Attend press checks and see projects to the printer
* Confer with Sr Graphic Designer concerning designs for print media (printing press)
* Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
* Ability to learn and improve all job skills
* Ability to have a positive customer service attitude
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Ensures compliance
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
* Must be able to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
* Must be detail-oriented
* Must be self-motivated
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Knowledge of practices and procedures of journalism and media relations work
* Ability to multitask
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
* Works well within a team
* Organizational and time-management abilities
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. XD and Cloud
* Proficient in MacIntosh platform
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Experience:
Nonessential:
* 5 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 40 lbs
* Pass pre-employment drug test
Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork