Graphic Designer at Columbus… · Columbus

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority manages and operates passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR).

We are a diverse group of committed and talented professionals who show up every day to take CRAA to new heights. Although our roles are as diverse as we are – from Custodial Services to Customer Service, from Accounting to Airport Police, from HVAC to Human Resources – we have one common goal: connect Ohio with the world.

Our organization is in constant motion, moving people and cargo 365 days a year. With our core values of Accountability, Innovation and Respect guiding us, we each do our part to contribute to our organization, the aviation industry, local businesses, and the economy. We create experiences for passengers, we create opportunities for businesses, and we create economic growth for Columbus.

Trust and respect are the foundation of our culture. We invite new ideas. We encourage innovation. We are inclusive and welcoming. We are empowered to enact positive change.

Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence:

• Responsible for the visual language of all CRAA activities including marketing, environmental branding, community affairs, and communications.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and all CRAA employees to establish visual programs that reflect and reinforce the organization’s brand and core values.
• Translate creative strategy and business goals into effective, on-brand visual deliverables across all communication channels including print, web, social media, e-communications, animations, presentations, vehicle wraps, apparel and promotional products, and environmental design.  
• Utilizes visual storytelling to develop engaging multimedia content including video, audio, motion graphics, animation, and presentations.
• Creates and ensures organizational adherence to visual management policies and resources to maintain visual brand consistency across all deliverables.
• Develops creative visual solutions in support of established goals, timelines, and budgets, creating all design concepts and layouts for varying stakeholders in alignment to the organization’s brand identity and strategy.
• Creates and assembles images, graphics, animations, and video to produce designs for various communications channels.
• Pushes the envelope of content creation according to the latest design and technology trends.
• Supervises vendors and outside service agents in support of providing visual deliverables that meet business goals.
• Manage brand assets and marketing collateral.
• Performs related work as required.
• Salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00. The offered salary is evaluated using internal equity, job knowledge, skills, experience, and other key factors.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana (medical marijuana cards are not acceptable)

Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in graphic design, developing creative visual solutions, or related profession, experience working in an agency or visual design department preferred; Or equivalent education and years of experience.
• Knowledge of digital asset management software, social media platforms, and online email marketing design services.
• Experience with branding, hierarchy, and information design

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace.