This position is local hybrid remote 60 miles to Clarksville, TN.

Starting pay for successful applicants is generally within the minimum to midpoint of the pay range. Our consideration for pay is designed to support career growth and development over time. Offers extended depend on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to individual experience, knowledge, training, education, geographic location, market demands and internal equity.

Responsible for graphic design, multimedia production, copywriting, public relations, and marketing support functions to further short and long-term Credit Union objectives. Plans, analyzes, and facilitates the creation of visual designs for digital and print needs, including marketing and campaign materials, advertisements, event graphics, flyers, brochures, programs, posters, newsletters, invitations, reports, and digital content including websites and social media platforms. Serves as Fortera’s primary photographer and videographer. Coordinates activities with outside printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors to complete projects within scheduled deadlines and ensure that printed materials are of the highest quality. Provides support to the marketing team and other departments on special projects and copy writing. Responsible for providing excellent marketing support through promotion of Credit Union products and services to members and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Multimedia and Graphic Design

Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of multimedia and graphic design duties.

Marketing Support

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Please be advised, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Education/Certification:

• Associate degree in graphic design, art, or a related field, or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
  

Required Knowledge:

• Proficient in multimedia and graphic design and related software including Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of pre-press processes including color techniques, digital file formats, document set-up, typesetting rules, and printing options and techniques.
• Proficient in photography and videography.
• Understanding of different digital mediums (website, social) and file optimizations for each.
• Working knowledge of credit union and financial industry developments, trends, programs, products & services preferred.

Required Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in graphic design or related experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Accurately assesses cultural environment, exhibiting emotional intelligence and appropriate sensitivity while maintaining individuality and authenticity
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on personal humility, diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven multimedia and graphic design experience
• Strong portfolio of design work
• Creative and artistic
• Keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain an effective and efficient workflow
• Ability to work independently, as a team, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in cooperative manner with others.
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to use various graphic design, image and video software packages
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to work well under pressure while always promoting a professional image of the Credit Union
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Required to work at any Credit Union location that may include extended hours, holidays, or Saturdays.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Finger Dexterity:

• Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Talking:

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion:

• Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

• Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None:

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.

Mathematics Ability:

• Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers; to perform the four basic arithmetic operations with money; to perform operations with units such as inch, foot, and yard; ounce and pound (or their metric counterparts).

Language Ability:

• Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias.
• Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent) and variation in word order; using present, perfect, and future tenses.