On-Call Senior Designer​/Designer

Status (FT/PT/LT/On-Call/Temp):
On-Call

The KQED Creative department creates experiences that amplify the KQED brand and elevate audience engagement by promoting our content, services and community partnerships. As a member of our team, the On-Call Senior Designer plays an essential role in supporting our KQED Creative team in developing and maintaining the KQED brand visual system and producing graphic assets to support KQED’s many programs and services.

The ideal candidate will be an instrumental part of our team’s creative capacity while also having a stake in KQED’s mission to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Position Title:

On-Call Senior Designer / Designer 2 Effective Date:
March 2026

Reports To:

Creative Director Job Family/Level: Department: KQED Creative Division:
Audience

• Understand and adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects according to benchmarks and deadlines
• Design and produce branded print and digital collateral, which includes logos and brand systems, publications, signage, animated HTML5 ads, web banners, social media post graphics and more
• Create video packaging elements, including motion graphics, illustrations and infographics
• Support on-air television production by producing, managing and operating graphic components during live, in‑studio, taping sessions
• Design with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects), Google Web Design and work with a wide variety of media
• Collaborate with the Art Director and design team to develop design concepts for internal clients across departments
• Work with the Art Director and design team to articulate and synthesize feedback to make appropriate changes and refinements
• Assist with managing projects and production timelines
• Supports interns on assigned projects

• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience as a designer in a graphic design environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in visual design, graphic design, or equivalent from an accredited school
• Strong design and production skills for video, print and digital platforms
• Well‑versed with pre‑press preparations and the ability to create flawless mechanicals for print
• Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to finish within limited time frames
• Must be a team player, capable of receiving and operationalizing direction from the Creative Director and Art Director, as well as collaborating with the KQED Creative team, stakeholders and clients.
• Proficiency in the following graphics applications:
  • Current Adobe Creative Suite:
    InDesign;
    Illustrator;
    Photoshop;
    After Effects (familiarity with working in 3D environment in After Effects is required), Google Web Design
• Candidates must provide a link to their portfolio and reel that demonstrates the following:
  • Strong design aesthetics
  • Logo and brand identity systems which include processes and iterations for one logo exploration
  • Motion graphics
  • Sensitivity to typography
  • Strong layout skills for multi‑page publications and print collateral
• The successful candidate will be required to join NABET Local 51

• Hand‑rendered and vector‑based illustration skills preferred
• Cinema 4D or 3D related software

• Ability to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds;
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry;
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue;
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods;
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach;
• Fine motor skills;
• Good visual and auditory acuity.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of this organization.

I have read and understood the terms and conditions of this job description. I further understand that my acceptance of this agreement does not change the “at will” nature of my employment, which may only be altered through written notification signed by the President and CEO of KQED.