Graphic Designer/ Media Designer: IV

Job#: 3017663

Job Description:

Graphic Designer/Media Designer IV

Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing high-quality electronic and printed graphic materials in support of the Supplier Diversity Department and broader organizational needs. This role plays a critical part in the development of the annual Supplier Diversity Report submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), ensuring consistency with prior submissions, adherence to branding standards, and clarity in regulatory storytelling. The Senior Graphic Designer develops complex and original design concepts, oversees production coordination, and ensures visual consistency across all deliverables. In addition, this role supports the Supplier Diversity team in related capacities as needed to advance program initiatives and priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and produces a wide range of specialized graphic and illustrative materials, including complex, data-driven reports such as the Supplier Diversity Annual Report submitted to the CPUC. Translates program objectives, regulatory requirements, and performance metrics into clear, effective, and visually compelling designs.

Collaborates with internal clients and stakeholders to assess design needs and develop appropriate graphic directions, concepts, and specifications for assigned projects. Participates in planning sessions and project meetings as needed. Continuously improves workflows and processes to increase efficiency while maintaining high design quality and brand integrity.

Ensures brand consistency across all deliverables by applying and upholding SoCalGas branding guidelines. Contributes to the evolution of visual standards as appropriate while maintaining alignment with corporate identity requirements.

Oversees and coordinates the production process from concept through final delivery. Provides production specifications, selects appropriate production methods and materials, reviews proofs for accuracy, and confirms adherence to production standards and brand guidelines.

Coordinates and maintains graphic, art, image, and video asset libraries to support ongoing and future design needs.

Identifies, selects, and coordinates with external vendors for printing, publication, and specialty services as required by project scope. Recommends and manages contractors such as printers, illustrators, photographers, and other creative professionals.

Provides design and creative support to the Supplier Diversity team for additional initiatives, presentations, outreach materials, and internal communications, as needed to support program objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of Supplier Diversity initiatives, regulatory reporting requirements, and departmental priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires 8+ years of relevant professional graphic design experience, with demonstrated experience producing high-visibility publications and reports.

Superior organizational, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Strong time-management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment.

Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Strong conceptual design skills with demonstrated expertise in layout, typography, and visual hierarchy.

Ability to translate complex data, narratives, and regulatory information into polished, on-brand designs across print, digital, and presentation formats.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple concurrent priorities.

Education

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a comparable discipline.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.