What are the responsibilities and job description for the FH Memorial Designer position at Til Valhalla Project?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position : Memorial Designer
Location :
St. Augustine, Florida 32092
About Til Valhalla Project (TVP) :
Til Valhalla Project (TVP) is a veteran-owned company dedicated to honoring the legacy of fallen heroes, including military personnel, first responders, and law enforcement officers. Through the sale of apparel and memorial products, TVP funds the creation and delivery of free memorial plaques to grieving families and supports initiatives aimed at reducing veteran suicide. Joining TVP means becoming part of a community-focused mission that brings personal and professional fulfillment through meaningful work.
Position Summary
We are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated Memorial Designer to work as a member of our Fallen Hero Team (FHT), honoring Fallen Heroes by creating Memorial Plaques and Memorial Bands.
This is not your typical design position; as a member of the Fallen Hero Team, you will collaborate to honor fallen heroes to ensure their legacies never fade. The Memorial Designer's responsibilities are maintaining a premium user experience during the process of Honoring Fallen Heroes. As a Memorial Designer with TVP, you are responsible for creating production-ready templates for Fallen Hero Memorial Plaques and Bands, web-ready designs (WRD), design print and email templates, and completing family and wall of hero (WOH) letters.
To ensure success as a memorial designer, you will be organized, resourceful, and have a natural eye for detail. A skilled memorial designer with graphic design experience and artistic flair can create visually striking designs for various print and digital mediums.
Successful candidates will thrive in an ever-growing, fast-paced environment, have exceptional communication, willing to take the initiative, and be prompt and reliable.
Key Responsibilities :
Own the design responsibilities within the Fallen Hero departmentDesign production-ready templates in Adobe Illustrator for Fallen Hero memorial plaques and memorial bandsCreate Web Ready Designs in Adobe Photoshop for fallen heroes, hosted bandsBuild hosted band products within the TVP Shopify storeDesign Covers for monthly physical newslettersCreate template layouts for weekly emailed newslettersPrepare family and wall of hero letters in Google DocumentsCreate user-friendly applications to maintain a premium user experienceMeet deadlines while maintaining quality that exceeds high-quality standardsAid other departments during lulls in your dayCross-train or relocate to different positions or departments as neededOther duties as assignedRequirements
A college degree or equivalent experience is required; advanced education is a plus.1-2 years of working experience as a print designer, layout designer, or graphic designerAdvanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Demonstrable experience in Microsoft Office and Google Office applicationsCreativity, Resourcefulness, Flexibility, and MotivationExhibit excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailSuperior time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesFamiliarity with preparing files for print, including color modes (CMYK vs. RGB), bleeds, and resolution requirements.Strong understanding of typography, including font pairing, kerning, and legibility for both print and digital media.Ability to organize and maintain an efficient file management system for easy collaboration and future access.Experience creating social media graphics or digital banners to support marketing efforts.Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital designs, such as color contrast and screen reader-friendly layoutsPreferred - Veteran / LEO / First Responder backgroundPreferred - In-depth knowledge of Military / LEO / First Responder Ranks and abbreviationsRequires the ability to :
Adhere to time & attendance policies, procedures, & work area scheduleAbility to design with sensitivity and empathy, particularly when working on memorials for fallen heroes.Open to constructive criticism and capable of revising designs quickly to align with evolving requirements or family preferences.Skilled in translating client feedback into actionable design improvements.Ability to think creatively when solving design challenges or addressing technical limitations.Work on multiple writing projects simultaneouslyMaintain clear and honest communication at all timesFollow instructions, use independent judgment, sound reasoning, and problem-solving skillsMaintain confidentiality and secure sensitive informationWork for prolonged periods on a computerSit for prolonged periods at a deskRegularly required to read, compose written correspondence, hear, and communicate verballyTyping proficiency of 45 WPM with a minimum accuracy of 98%.Ability to work on a computer for extended periods and occasionally lift / move objects up to 20 lbs.Benefits :
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Group Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short-term DisabilityEmployee discountPaid Personal TimePaid VacationPaid HolidaysCasual Dres CodeUpcoming : 401k
EOE / D / V
