Senior Graphic Designer

About the role

The Senior Graphic Designer is the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s primary hands-on design professional, responsible for creating and executing high-quality visual communications across the organization.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Execution

• Serve as HSTB’s principal hands-on graphic designer, developing creative concepts and producing high-quality visual materials from concept through final production.
• Design materials for fundraising campaigns, special events, donor communications, advertising, community outreach, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Create print and digital assets including advertisements, invitations, brochures, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, presentations, reports, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Develop campaign identities and visual concepts that effectively communicate HSTB’s mission and inspire audiences to take action.
• Translate complex information, messaging, and organizational priorities into clear and engaging visual communications.
• Adapt creative concepts across multiple formats and channels while maintaining visual consistency.

Print & Production

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for commercial printing, signage, promotional products, advertising, and other applications.
• Work directly with printers, vendors, photographers, and other creative partners to obtain specifications, troubleshoot production issues, review proofs, and ensure quality.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proof and review final materials for visual consistency, accuracy, and production quality.

Creative Collaboration

• Partner with other departments to understand project goals and develop effective creative solutions.
• Contribute ideas and visual strategy during campaign and project planning.
• Provide design expertise and recommendations regarding creative approach, format, production, and visual communication.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and project oversight to graphic design interns as assigned.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, technologies, accessibility considerations, and production practices relevant to HSTB’s communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably including significant experience in an in-house, agency, nonprofit, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, typography, layout, branding, print design, and digital design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of print production, prepress requirements, file preparation, and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts as well as execute detailed production work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to receive, interpret, and thoughtfully respond to creative feedback.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
• Experience designing for nonprofit, fundraising, event, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
• Photography, video, motion graphics, digital advertising, or other complementary creative skills are a plus.