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Description Summary The Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Web and Graphic Designer to join our team. This Designer provides in-depth support to SWS Group clients by designing, creating and managing compelling content across various platforms to inform and engage the public. We are seeking an individual who is ready to contribute to the evolution of web and visual design strategies with creative ideas and approaches. Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. Our group of companies is comprised of award-winning institutions across the state: BergDavis Public Affairs, ColLAborate, Katz & Associates and Southwest Strategies. With nearly 100 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience and offices across the state, our team is uniquely positioned to meet stakeholders where they are. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging our decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results. Position and Location: Roles hired in San Diego operate on a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days onsite in the San Diego Headquarters. Roles outside of San Diego are primarily remote with varying expectations of visits to satellite offices and clients. This role will include early mornings, evenings and weekends as required. Salary Range: $72,000-$85,000 (dependent on experience). This is an exempt (salary) position. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Contributes to evolution of web design strategy, ensuring visually compelling and user-friendly digital experiences. Stays up to date on emerging web trends, UX/UI best practices, and technologies to enhance design quality and innovation. Ensures ADA-compliant web design, optimizing accessibility, usability and performance for all digital experiences. Assists account staff and clients on the development of creative briefs. Maintains brand guidelines and style to ensure consistency and compliance. Meets provided deadlines and budgets, working in a quick turnaround and fast-paced environment. Additional duties as assigned. Creative Responsibilities: Designs and develops website mockups, wireframes and final web layouts. Maintains, updates, and manages website content to align with branding, accessibility standards and performance optimization. Designs layouts, graphics, animations, 3D art and videos for new media. Prepares graphics and videos for social and digital media. Develops visual assets for presentations, print materials, and marketing collateral. Additional duties as assigned. Tools and Proficiencies: Proficient in managing web design workflows using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Webflow to create responsive, user-friendly websites. Has intermediate-level proficiency with HTML, CSS and/or JS languages. Is knowledgeable of ADA, California Consumer Privacy Act, and GDPR compliance and regulations for digital content. What we offer: Competitive salary with opportunities for growth. Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing. Opportunities to work on impactful projects that affect the future of our state. Opportunities to engage with some of the region's most influential stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in web design, graphic design, multimedia design or a closely related field preferred. 3+ years previous professional experience in one or more of the areas listed: web design, multimedia graphics, digital media production. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and Webflow. Experience at PR or ad agency preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Katz & Associates, Inc.

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