Creative Services Designer Job at City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK

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  • City of Oklahoma City
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Creative Services Designer Location Oklahoma City, OK :

Elevate your career and creativity by joining the Oklahoma City Zoo as a Creative Services Designer (CSD)! Be a driving force behind our visual identity, transforming innovative ideas into impactful designs that communicate the heart of our mission. As a CSD, you'll collaborate with a dynamic creative services team, utilizing your graphic design prowess to craft captivating digital and print graphics. Dive into the excitement as you work hand-in-hand with the Creative Services Technician on the fabrication and installation of tangible Zoo elements. If you're ready to infuse passion into your design journey while contributing to a meaningful cause, seize this opportunity and apply now!

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Starting Pay: $18.52-$21.30 Hourly

Experience Required: Three (3) years related work experience in graphic design and signage production

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

Department: Marketing and Public Relations.

Direct Supervisor : Creative Services Manager.

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (0); Indirect (0)

Primary Work Location: Zoo setting both indoors and outdoors.

Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver's license and pass a driver's history check. Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, a physical examination, and a drug test.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

Design and Develop Brand Collateral:

  • Create engaging print and digital materials, including, in-park signage, brochures, posters, banners, and digital assets aligning with the Zoo's brand guidelines.
  • Generate compelling visuals for marketing campaigns, events, and educational programs.

Habitat Signage and Wayfinding:

  • Assist in the design, production and installation of polished signage for animal habitats, wayfinding, and other in-park displays.
  • Assist in the fabrication and installation of habitat elements and props.
  • Monitor and maintain existing signage, ensuring all graphics are on brand and repairing physical installations as needed.
  • Update the Zoo's map seasonally or as needed.

Digital Media:

  • Develop visually appealing graphics for the Zoo's website, social media platforms, and advertising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and public relations team to ensure cohesive and effective online communication.

Event Promotion:

  • Conceptualize and design promotional materials for special events, educational programs, and seasonal campaigns.
  • Work closely with the events team to ensure promotional and executional materials align with event themes and objectives.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including marketing/public relations, education, conservation science and animal care teams, to understand their design needs and deliver creative solutions.
  • Communicate effectively to present design concepts and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a highly organized creative assets digital library with an intuitive filing structure. Both the Creative Services Manager and Chief Marketing Officer utilize this library daily, so timely updates are essential.
Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments-delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden connects people with our world's vanishing wildlife and wild places to inspire conservation action. We're seeking candidates who are passionate about the planet and all that inhabit it. Join our team of hardworking experts and get ready for a career that you're wild about! To learn more about the Oklahoma City Zoo and our conservation efforts, please visit

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Outdoor,

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