What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI & Graphic Designer position at Seattle Boat?
Position Summary
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer / UI Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a hybrid focus on user interface design and graphic design, seamlessly blending visual artistry with website functionality. This role includes enhancing website navigation, updating Wix websites, producing landing pages, creating visually compelling designs that align with our brand identity, and managing signage across all our campuses.
Our company operates a large portfolio of family brands across multiple locations, including Boat Sales and Service, Marinas, a Boat Club, Surf Shops, and a Restaurant. With 6 full-time locations and 3 seasonal locations, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects and make a meaningful impact across all our brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality graphics for digital and print media, including advertisements, social media content, email campaigns, and marketing collateral.
- Update and enhance websites (Wix, MDS, DealerSpike), optimizing navigation and functionality for an improved user experience.
- Manage the design, production, and installation of signage across all campuses, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and functional excellence.
- Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, contributing to a consistent and recognizable corporate identity.
- Collaborate with marketing and content teams to conceptualize and execute designs tailored to campaign goals and target audiences.
- Oversee the creation of logos, icons, and other visual elements needed for branding purposes.
- Manage multiple design and UI projects with competing deadlines across multiple brands and locations, maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technology to ensure innovative and effective design practices.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, UX/UI Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience as a Graphic Designer or UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing both visual design and website functionality projects.
- Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Experience updating and maintaining websites or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout design, and user experience principles.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate and present design concepts.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with motion graphics or video editing is a plus.
- Knowledge of advanced UX/UI design tools and principles is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with print production processes and requirements.
Compensation
- $25-$27/hr
Benefits
- PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Uniforms
- 401k
- Health/ Dental Insurance
- Employee Events
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile designer who thrives at the intersection of user interface design and graphic artistry. If you possess these skills and are excited about contributing to both the functional and aesthetic aspects of our brand, as well as managing signage across all our campuses, we encourage you to apply!
Seattle Boat Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, family care status, sex (which includes sexual harassment, gender harassment and harassment based on, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $25 - $27