Visual Communications Job Description
Visual communications
provides information, coordinate assistance and serve as an initial point of contact for internal and external customers via phone, email and online.
Visual Communications Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective visual communications job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included visual communications job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Expert Knowledge in Adobe Suite Design Programs , Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator
Work with marketing and sales to develop conceptual designs that support an overall messaging strategy
Design on-site creative experiences for trade shows and conferences
Manage production and delivery of materials by working closely with internal and external parties
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
Act as a Brand Ambassador providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the breadth of services offered
Assist in photography of seasonal displays and seasonal windows
Manages all weekly/seasonal field communication through Store Comm
Manages all aspects of the VMCS Principles (Standards Manual) by sourcing and printing cost effective means for complete field roll out
Manages the Master Fixture Guide, including coordinating monthly communication with Brand Team on adjustments to perfect maps and store layouts
Visual Communications Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Visual Communications
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CTS, III, IAM, LARCC
Education for Visual Communications
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the visual communications job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communications, Design, Marketing, Education, Journalism, Visual Communication, Technology, Fine Arts
Skills for Visual Communications
Desired skills for visual communications include:
Digital file specs & size formats
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Address and email/phone contact information for each reference
Adobe Creative Suite
Multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
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Desired experience for visual communications includes:
Comfortable working on multiple projects within tight, and sometimes competing deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate initiative and innovation
Manages the upkeep of the most current store maps (Adobe)
Manages New Store Opening/Remodel photography
Manages Seasonal Concept photography
Manages the communication/production of seasonal Floor Concept with print vendors
Visual Communications Examples
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Visual Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a visual communications. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual communications
- Assist the visual team by sourcing and researching supplies
- Organizing and maintaining the visual department’s supply shelves, image folders, and library
- Involved in prototypes within stores and inspiration meetings
- Partner with VM Coordinators weekly to compile key dates, execution notes & VM directives and submit to Store Comm
- Oversee the development, administration and maintenance of the CVM website in SharePoint and all other CVM web-based systems and content
- Utilize technical expertise to make recommendations that will facilitate process improvement
- Serve as an ambassador for Visual Communications to help educate both internal and external customers of capabilities within the organization
- Provide creative support and guidance for special internal, community or customer events including tradeshows, customer visits, employee recognition events
- Promote visual storytelling through various mediums including graphic design, interactive media, visual media and web design
- Support high-visibility video and photo shoots
Qualifications for visual communications
- Ability to think creatively, deliver clever concepts and solve problems
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in the Communications field
- Pro-active problem solving and idea generation
- Understanding of brand and retail appropriateness and aesthetic
- Ability to manage multiple projects with direction from senior staff
- Expert knowledge of related software
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Visual Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of visual communications. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual communications
- Capable of engaging cross functional team members and demonstrate that their diverse perspectives are valued
- A drive to get things done
- Coordinate the schedule, photography and logistics of all VM Guidelines
- Manage the Global VM Calendar to ensure all VM Guidelines get published on time across all languages globally
- Lead all cross-functional projects and act as the Project Manager in the VM team
- Project manage the VM Training Roll-Out globally in partnership with the Global VM Training Team
- Oversee the management and continuous improvement of the global VM Intranet – Work with IT & Finance to keep updating this channel to support faster, innovative VM Communication to stores
- Partner with local VM leaders to understand needs & implement any on-going feedback
- Work with local and global Retail Operations teams to keep pushing for a more efficient VM Communication platform
- Manage T&E for the overall VM Team & Global VM Guidelines Budget
Qualifications for visual communications
- Strong computer and program skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent 4 years’ experience)
- Expertise in current design tools including Adobe CC and Sketch Powerpoint and Keynote
- Additional experience with video and motion a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field and 14 years of progressive work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must possess extensive multi-functional knowledge that makes up a Visual Media Services team
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Visual Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of visual communications. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for visual communications
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability
- Demonstrated experience working with leaders across all levels of the organization
- 10 years+ years of visual merchandising communications/operations/production experience within a fast paced, retail environment
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experiencing managing team budget
- Strong digital & communication skill set
- Manage the visual seasonal signage process, including signage print buying – related responsibilities include obtaining analyzing, and negotiating bids for all visual collateral, recruiting new print vendors
- Design promotional material (posters, flyers, newsletters, icons, infographics, videos, banners)
- Broadcasting the Message
- Project manage VM training rollout in partnership with visual team and store operations
- 80% training and compliance programs, 20% creating a new fresh approach to Consumer Experience for China through VM with the support of the Concept Development Team
Qualifications for visual communications
- Working knowledge of Google Sketch Up a plus
- Must possess experience with the fundamentals, principles, practices and emerging trends of the creative disciplines
- Directs and manages budgets, resource planning, project scheduling and metrics reporting as required
- Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques
- Ability and willingness to travel to other sites as needed
- Bachelors or Masters degree in graphic design/illustration, film/video production, web animation or other related degrees
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Visual Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of visual communications. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for visual communications
- Within global aligned framework, create new fresh VM & ISC approach to Consumer Experience for adidas China
- Partner with the business’ relevant teams (BU, global CtC & Markets) to create clear requirements and align briefs whilst ensuring continued alignment to Brand objectives and positioning
- Develop permanent and semi-permanent tactical VM & ISC tools for each of adidas’ labels that respond to their target consumer profile
- Brief Brand Communication on retail requirements to ensure Brand tools are retail and consumer relevant
- Manage change and innovations through industry analysis in VM & ISC at both the consumer level and the implementation practices
- Manage external agencies (ISC specialists, CI/infographic agencies)
- Create high-quality, attractive design for internal knowledge management website
- Produce final art and electronic pre-press files leveraging advanced skills in Adobe InDesign
- Upload and update creative provide clear instructions for file use
- Work closely with cross-functional Store Experience teams to develop seasonal communications
Qualifications for visual communications
- Related work experience (less than 1 year) in the visual communications discipline (co-op, internships or part/full-time employment)
- Proven ability to create captivating communications materials
- Understanding of the available communications vehicles to include in a strong integrated communications campaign
- Strong demonstration of creative deliverables in the candidate’s specific area of expertise
- Relevant leadership experience (e.g., PRSSA, NPPA, SCJ, ACP and/or student agencies on-campus)
- Great interpersonal skills, integrity, teamwork, energy and flexibility
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Visual Communications Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of visual communications. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for visual communications
- Oversee a team of graphic & multimedia designers, providing strong strategic leadership, direction and counsel when needed while setting and enforcing the overall standard of creative work
- Serve as the main point of contact for a range of clients, maintaining open communication and a collaborative approach
- Provide thorough management of multiple projects and resources, delivering projects on time, on budget, error-free and according to brand guidelines
- Upholds consistency in brand style and visual standards reflective of the strategic direction of the organization, finding new ways to apply brand guidelines
- Maintains relationships across the organization in support of the division’s purpose, corporate Vision, Values, Brand, Strategies
- Initiate and contribute to brand collateral, product launches, and events
- Manage a team of up to 6 designers
- Handle the application of our style guidelines to ensure consistency and evolve them to meet the needs of new and immerging narratives
- Collaborate efficiently with product design, marketing, and communications teams to elevate the da Vinci brand
- Creating and maintaining the messaging and brand imaging
Qualifications for visual communications
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and desire for future leadership roles
- 2-5 years related work experience in the visual communications discipline
- Pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Merchandise Marketing, Visual Communications, Fine Arts or Photography with a specific interest in product merchandising
- 0-1 years relevant communications or retail experience
- Fully qualified and experienced in retail Visual Merchandising & In-Store communications, combining theoretical with practical experience
- Prioritize investment levels, establish workflow and develop strategy for a slate of diverse projects that are promoted in LATAM