Graphic Designer

About the Role
DreamLarge is seeking a talented, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our creative team and contribute to the design and production of Sarasota Magazine and other print and digital projects.

This is an opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to develop strong design skills while learning the complete process of magazine design and production.

Working closely with experienced creative leadership, the Graphic Designer will contribute to editorial layouts, advertising design, digital assets, and other creative projects while developing the technical and organizational skills required to manage increasingly complex assignments.

We're looking for someone with a strong design foundation, a passion for typography, an eye for detail, and an interest in understanding how creative work moves from concept to completion.

For the right candidate, this position offers a path toward expanded responsibilities in magazine design, production management, and creative operations. We're interested in someone who wants to build a career, take ownership of their work, and grow alongside our team.

Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Editorial Layout

Design and produce magazine layouts, including editorial features, departments, and other assigned pages.

Assist with the development of visual concepts, typography, image selection, and page composition.

Create print and digital marketing materials, event graphics, and other creative assets.

Adapt established design systems and brand guidelines while contributing thoughtful creative ideas.

Incorporate feedback and revisions while maintaining design quality and production schedules.

Prepare and organize design files to support an efficient, collaborative workflow.

Magazine Production & Prepress

Assist with the production of magazine issues from initial layout through final delivery to the printer.

Learn and follow established production workflows, schedules, and quality-control procedures.

Prepare files for commercial printing, including checking image resolution, fonts, color settings, bleeds, and other technical specifications.

Run preflight checks, troubleshoot production issues, and prepare print-ready PDFs.

Coordinate with editorial, marketing, and other team members to ensure materials are complete and deadlines are met.

Digital & Multimedia Support

• Assist with creating graphics and visual assets for websites, social media, and digital advertising.
• Help adapt creative assets for different platforms, formats, and specifications.
• Develop familiarity with the technical requirements of digital publishing and multimedia production.

Workflow & Creative Operations

• Help maintain production calendars, project files, and assignment tracking to support an organized, on-schedule workflow.
• Communicate proactively about deadlines, project status, and potential production issues.
• Collaborate with designers, editors, photographers, and other team members to keep projects moving forward.
• Gradually assume responsibility for assigned projects, schedules, and production tasks as skills and experience develop.

Qualifications
Required

• A degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design skills, including print and digital work. Experience with editorial design, long-form layouts, and typography is a plus. 
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• A strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished work.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• A willingness to learn new processes, accept constructive feedback, and take initiative.
• An interest in both the creative and technical aspects of publishing and production.

Preferred

• Experience with editorial design, magazine layout, publishing, or print production.
• Familiarity with commercial printing requirements and prepress workflows.
• Experience preparing print-ready PDFs and troubleshooting production files.
• Familiarity with digital design, social media graphics, and web-based content.
• Exposure to photography, video, or other multimedia production.
• Experience using project management tools or working within established production schedules.

Please submit your résumé and a link to your portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.