Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida.  We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.  LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: The Graphic Designer is a creative professional responsible for developing and executing high-quality visual communications that support the LCEC mission, brand, and member engagement. Working within the Public Relations department, this position serves the entire organization by producing professional design work for publications, marketing materials, digital platforms including LINUS and lcec.net, corporate projects and initiatives, and compliance-related communications. The Graphic Designer ensures that all visual assets are consistent with brand standards, technically precise, and strategically aligned with LCEC goals and branding.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, and oversee all printed and digital corporate communications to ensure a consistent corporate image and alignment with organizational strategic goals.
• Design and produce professional print and digital materials including the annual report, brochures, newsletters, hurricane guide, advertising campaigns, and other publications.
• Provide creative direction, support, and production oversight for corporate collateral across print, video, website, television, radio, and social media.
• Coordinate and design trustee election materials and other communications required to meet bylaw, legal, and Florida Public Service Commission requirements.
• Develop, audit, and maintain graphic content for LCEC internal and external websites, and Intranet.
• Manage design and production processes from concept through completion, including Request for Proposal development, vendor coordination, and oversight of print and promotional item production.
• Preparation of production schedules, deadlines and all digital components required for print or digital production, including one-to-six-color printing, vector graphics, four-color separation, and color correction processes.
• Collaborate with PR team, department leaders, and subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear, visually engaging materials.
• Cultivate effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries and production files LCEC use.
• Stay current on certifications, design trends, software updates, and best practices in communication design
• Serve as a professional LCEC representative, including participation in at least one community leadership board.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. (Required)
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field from an accredited institution. (Required)

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in working with vector graphics, typography, color theory, and layout design. (Required)
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of professional, polished design work across print and digital mediums. (Required)
• 3 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in a corporate communications, agency, or public relations environment. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. (Required)
• Strong knowledge of print production processes and file preparation including vector files, offset printing, separations, stripping, screening, and digital workflows. (Required)
• Proficiency with website and social media design platforms, including CMS, responsive and accessibility design considerations. (Required)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and projects independently from concept through production and delivery. (Required)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy and quality. (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. (Required)
• Ability to learn and master new technology in a self-directed manner. (Required)
• Ability to create, edit, produce video content for social media, digital signage, and online platforms. (Required)
• Experience or knowledge of designing and producing materials for consumer, employee, advertising, and regulatory audiences. (Required)
• Professional experience in photography, video, or motion graphics. (Preferred)
• Experience in public relations strategy and marketing concepts. (Preferred)
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web publishing tools. (Preferred)
• Understanding of cooperative principles and/or experience working in the utility or energy sector. (Preferred)

Certifications

• Adobe Certified Professional in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (ACP). (Preferred)
• Adobe Certified Expert. (Preferred)
• Motion Graphics/Video Certification. (Preferred)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Occasionally,
  Walking Occasionally,
  Sitting Constantly,
  Lifting Rarely,
  Carrying Rarely,
  Pushing Rarely,
  Pulling Rarely,
  Climbing Rarely,
  Balancing Rarely,
  Stooping Rarely,
  Kneeling Rarely,
  Crouching Rarely,
  Crawling Rarely,
  Reaching Rarely,
  Handling Occasionally,
  Grasping Occasionally,
  Feeling Rarely,
  Talking Constantly,
  Hearing Constantly,
  Repetitive Motions Frequently,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently.

• Working Environment: Constantly Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms may be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency.  Employees may be required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities.  Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.