Senior Graphic Design & Brand Specialist

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for Senior Marketing Specialist (Sr. Graphic Design & Branding Specialist) is starting at $103,551. The full pay range for Senior Marketing Specialist (Sr. Graphic Design & Branding Specialist) is $88,505-$141,608.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: November 22, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

The Marketing, Arts, & Air Service Development Department is seeking a Sr. Graphic Design & Branding Specialist to join the Marketing team and drive the visual identity for San Diego International Airport (SAN). In this role, you will play an integral part in developing cohesive, impactful branding solutions that enhance and position SAN as a prominent transportation hub with a compelling, globally recognized visual presence.

As the primary graphic designer and creative point of contact for our external marketing agency , you will spearhead collaborative projects that support SAN’s purpose. This role provides the  opportunity to work closely with internal and external teams, delivering innovative brand strategies that reinforce SAN’s reputation as an industry leader.

What You’ll Do:

• Envision and execute internal design needs: Lead internal design initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and marketing strategies.
• Lead and collaborate on design projects: Partner with external agencies and internal teams to manage and guide creative projects from concept to completion.
• Deliver high-quality work: Present design work to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring professional and polished final products.
• Collaborate with teams: Work with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive visual concepts and styles for marketing projects.
• Champion consistency with branding guidelines: Ensure all materials adhere to established branding guidelines, maintaining brand integrity across channels.
• Review and approve artwork: Oversee approval of all branded materials, ensuring quality and consistency before production.
• Analyze processes for improvement: Evaluate branding processes and project outcomes, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency and impact.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Interpersonal Ability: Communicates clearly and facilitates collaboration, ensuring ideas and goals are effectively exchanged across various formats.
2. Relationship Management: Cultivates trust and rapport through consistency and active listening, addressing conflicts and coaching others to meaningful solutions.
3. Influence: Promotes ideas and initiatives effectively, articulating rationale and gaining support while maintaining flexibility.
4. Project Management: Assesses scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring efficient task completion and resolving coordination issues.
5. Creative/Innovative: Generates new ideas and adapts existing ones to solve problems creatively and unexpectedly.
6. Problem-Solving/Agility: Adapts behavior and solutions to evolving or unexpected situations, collaborating on alternative approaches.
7. Attention to Detail: Recognizes priorities and executes them with strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Six years of increasingly responsible of progressively responsible marketing, advertising, and brand management experience, with at least three years of experience in a supervisory or program management capacity, and any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• ·Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the entire Adobe Creative Suite and other software used to produce graphic design, animating, film editing, and sound editing.
• Designation as a:

• Adobe Certified Professional/Expert
• Canva Certified Creative
• Sketch certification
• Certified Web Designer
• Google UX Design Professional Certification
• Apple Certified Pro
• Certified Graphic Designer
• American Marketing Association Professional Certified Marketer
• Certified Marketing Management Professional
• Google Ads Certification
• Facebook Blueprint Certification
• Certified Digital Marketing Professional (DMI Pro)
• Asana Project Management Certification

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.