Job Description

Do you have a passion for visual storytelling and a love for the rich traditions of fishing?

We're looking for a Graphic Designer & Content Creator to join our team and help bring the stories of the iconic E.K. Harry Library of Fishes at the IGFA to life. From legendary catches and vintage gear to working waterfronts and maritime heritage, you'll create engaging visuals and content that preserve and share this unique slice of history. If you’re fishy , creative, detail-oriented, and excited about connecting the past with today’s audiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Supervisor: COO

Description of Responsibilities:

Content Creation

Utilizing the resources in the library, work with Marketing team to develop stories, ideas, and content for the IGFA’s various media outlets (website, social media, the International Angler) as well as learning opportunities for IGFA’s members

• Design graphics for web, print, and social media
• Create and edit short-form video content
• Assist the marketing team with other projects as assigned

Develop a digital archive of the library’s non-book assets (photos, videos, memorabilia, etc.)

• Incorporate new technologies for an online archive of the library’s non-book assets
• Scan, catalog, tag, and maintain metadata for digital assets to ensure easy retrieval and proper usage
• Enforcing naming conventions and metadata standards 
• Monitoring asset usage and identifying potential issues 
• Enter new assets into archive database and display in library

Maintain the Library

Ensure that the library is kept in good working order

• Assist the Development team with auctions including developing photo-assets of auction items and creating auction items online (three auctions per year)
• Attend the IGFA International Auction annually in January and assist the Development team
• Other library related projects as they arise

Educational Requirements:

BS in Graphic Arts, Marketing, or related degree

Experience and Skills:

• Strong interest in fishing required and an understanding of the international recreational fishing community, fishing tackle and techniques preferred
• Strong eye for design and visual communication and the ability to enhance textual content with imagery, infographics, and multimedia elements
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
• Experience with content creation for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, You Tube, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the IGFA team
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple assignments at once
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• Ability to interact with IGFA staff, trustees, and members in a professional and positive manner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

Physical Requirements:

Based in Dania Beach, Florida

How to Apply

Send resume, cover letter and work samples/portfolio to:

Jill Tapia

IGFA COO

jtapia@igfa.org

(The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.)

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