Graphic Designer

Transforming Philadelphia through the power of film.

As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East, the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community.

The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing a variety of creative materials that strengthen and uphold the Philadelphia Film Society's brand and mission. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and working as part of the PFS marketing team, this position will help raise marketing and consumer awareness of the Philadelphia Film Society, including the Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East theaters, as well as the Philadelphia Film Festival.

The Graphic Designer collaborates across the organization to develop dynamic, creative design solutions for print and digital platforms that will engage key audiences and strengthen the Film Society’s visual identity. Responsible for managing each design project from concept to completion, the Graphic Designer will consult on concept, purpose, audience, usage, and distribution to develop creative solutions that effectively deliver key messages to both internal and external audiences.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce high-quality, professional designs that uphold and strengthen the PFS brand and craft innovative solutions that ensure key messages are delivered with clarity and impact across internal and external audiences
• Serve as a knowledgeable brand guardian, maintaining brand consistency and adhering to brand guidelines across a variety of project types and mediums. Design projects include brochures, slideshows, posters, event collateral, print advertisements, venue signage, decks and reports, social media and web graphics, digital signage, and print publications
• Working in close partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams across PFS, including Programming, Education & Community, and Development, to advance shared goals. Consult on concept, audience, usage, and distribution to ensure effective creative solutions
• Work closely with the various PFS teams to manage multiple projects from concept through production, balancing agreed-upon deadlines and budgets, as well as stakeholder feedback and priorities
• Organize and manage graphic needs for the annual Philadelphia Film Festival, including, but not limited to, supporting the layout of the program guide, signage, promotional materials, and work conducted by outside contractors
• Create and manage design needs for other annual events, such as the Oscars® Party and SpringFest
• Assist with online marketing efforts, including email campaigns, online event listings, website, social media, and traditional media
• Maintain inventory of promotional materials (brochures, flyers, rack cards, etc.)
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered
• Minimum (3) years of graphic design experience at a design agency or in-house design team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment with frequent deadlines
• Team player with strong creative, conceptual, decision-making, and communication skills
• Flexible, upbeat, energetic self-starter who enjoys collaboration with a wide variety of constituencies
• Proven knowledge of and experience with all methods, principles, procedures, and techniques in both traditional and digital graphic design
• Proven experience working with and adhering to brand guidelines
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and composition
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and the general Mac operating system
• Must understand and be familiar with all phases of print production from concept through completion, including prepress knowledge, equipment, and software. Must be proficient in preparing files for internal and commercial printing
• Experienced in project management software to track projects
• Photography and post-production skills are a plus
• Commitment to and passion for PFS’s mission