Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist - Hybrid position/Jacksonville FL office

Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist - Hybrid position Location:Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL), Jacksonville, FL About Us:Advanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL), Florida’s largest network of environmental and analytical testing labs, has been a leader in the industry for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering high-quality results that help safeguard the environment and create impactful marketing campaigns to support that effort. We are looking for a talented and motivatedMarketing and Graphic Design Specialistto join our team. This position isfull time, and eligible for all ourbenefitsas follows: • Paid Time Off (PTO): Annual vacation and personal days. • Floating Holiday: One additional paid day off per year. • Paid Holidays: 7 company-observed holidays. • Health Insurance: Medical, vision, and dental coverage. • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for eligible medical and dependent care expenses. • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match. • Insurance Coverage: Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance fully paid by AEL. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and resources available at no cost to employees. *Join us at AEL and take the first step towards a rewarding career in marketing and graphic design!* Salary Range:$55,000- $65,000 - The listed range reflects the typical compensation for this role and may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications and background. Duties and Responsibilities: Graphic Design and Branding • Design and update marketing materials including brochures, flyers, ads, newsletters, and conference/event collateral. • Create graphics for digital campaigns, social media, email, and web. • Ensure consistency with AEL’s brand identity across all platforms. • Prepare press-ready files and coordinate with print vendors. • Support the maintenance and development of the company's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials. Website Design & Maintenance • Update and maintain AEL’s WordPress/Elementor website. • Build reusable page templates and campaign landing pages to ensure consistent formatting and design. • Optimize images, graphics, and layouts for web performance. • Document changes for IT and marketing continuity Video & Motion Design • Capture, edit, and produce short-form videos, reels, and animations for social media, campaigns, and internal communications. • Create branded motion graphics and animated elements to enhance digital storytelling. • Repurpose recorded content into clips for events, recruiting, and promotional use. Production & Templates • Balance creative design with production efficiency, meeting deadlines for high-volume deliverables. • Designreusable, brand-consistent templates(not boilerplate) for brochures, proposals, presentations, and social media to streamline production. • Manage the production workflow: revisions, file preparation, delivery, and archiving. Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor analysis, and target audience insights to inform marketing strategies. Campaign Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of marketing campaigns and events. • Collaboration & Asset Management Work with Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to translate technical content into clear, professional visuals. • Maintain an organized digital asset library of logos, templates, photos, videos, and graphics. • Stay current with design and marketing trends to bring fresh ideas to campaigns. Requirements: Experience: 1–2 years of professional experience in graphic design preferred (agency, in-house, or strong internship experience); previous environmental experience would be great but not needed Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred Technical Skills: Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; Premiere Pro/After Effects for video), CorelDRAW, Affinity, Sketch, Canva, Figma, Inkscape, GIMP, Procreate), strong written and verbal communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Creativity: Ability to think creatively and contribute innovative ideas to marketing projects. Web Skills:Familiarity with WordPress/Elementor required. Basic HTML/CSS is a plus. Multimedia:Experience with photo/video editing and motion graphics. Other Skills:Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to balance creative vision with production deadlines. Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work [email protected]. Please include "Marketing and Graphic Specialist Application" in the subject line. All applicants will also need to submit their application online at our website https://aellab.com/jobs/. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Work Location: In person