Graphic Designer- (Remote)

Cruise Planners is the largest franchisor of home-based travel agencies across the country that independently book cruises, tour, and land vacations. Cruise Planners has achieved Top Producer status with virtually every cruise line, tour, and resort company. Cruise Planners has been named the No.1 Cruise Tour / Travel Agency by Entrepreneur Magazine for the past 10 years and recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology. Cruise Planners positions franchise owners for success by providing them with innovative marketing, booking and lead-generating tools as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry's top executives. Cruise Planners Home Office was won awards such as Coolest Offices and Top Places to Work in South Florida by Sun Sentinel and South Florida Business Journal.

Role Title: Graphic Designer - (Remote)

Job Summary: This Graphic Designer role involves designing and executing direct email campaigns, bi-annual magazine, advertisements, email marketing projects, social media content, and other print and digital assets to promote Cruise Planners franchise sales and travel sales.

Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, design, and produce collateral and digital materials including but not limited to direct mail pieces, flyers, brochures, magazines, emails, and website assets.

• Conceptualize, edit, and produce art files for print and digital advertising campaigns, trade show graphics and booth designs, banners, logo designs, executive presentations, Cruise Planners merchandise and more.

• Create digital assets for annual convention and training events, including PowerPoint templates, logo design, banner ads.

• Edit photos for press releases, campaigns, presentations, publications.

• Assist marketing team with website and digital assets, including social media, marketing emails, social media graphics - providing visual updates and recommendations based on strategic goals.

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, select style and typography, and arrange layout based upon available space and aesthetic design concepts within brand guidelines.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.

• Provides sample of finished layout for Creative Director for approval.

The items listed above are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to perform

Competencies:

• Effective communicator, with strong verbal, written, interpersonal and professional skills

• Proven expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Working knowledge of Dreamweaver and HTML.

• Strong foundation in media editing software (photo and video)

• Proven experience in turning digital assets into workable product for technical resources for a variety of platforms (e.g. various web browsers) and form factors (e.g. mobile, tablet, desktop)

• Photography & videography skills preferred

• Have a natural curiosity and a get-it-done attitude and hustle for a fast-paced in-house marketing agency vibe

• Strong understanding of current online marketing concepts, strategy and best practice

• Working knowledge of web design principles, best practices and content management platforms

• Ability to meet strict deadlines, multi-task and be innovative and proactive in a collaborate environment; flexibility to workflow and hours

• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new technologies

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or related field

• 3+ years relevant experience

Cruise Planners provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Cruise Planners complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities or team members. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.