Southern Company

Graphic Designer Communications Specialist

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Gulfport, MS, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Create on-brand visual content across web, email, print, presentations, campaigns and video. Translate communication goals into effective visual solutions, iterate concepts, collaborate with stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and support emergency/storm communications as needed.

Summary Generated by Built In

Communications Specialist – Graphic Design

Summary

This position is responsible for creating clear, on-brand visual content across multiple media channels that enhances the company's brand and supports employee and customer communications. The role is focused on graphic design and visual problem solving — translating business needs into effective creative solutions for both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong designer who brings creative concept development, planning, organization, and creative thinking to each project; explores multiple directions; and refines work through iteration to deliver high-quality results in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

Design and produce content across a range of needs, including web, email, print, presentations, campaigns, video, and other collateral
Translate communication goals into clear, effective visual solutions across formats and channels
Generate and explore multiple concepts for each project, applying thoughtful creative problem solving and strong design thinking
Refine and elevate work through iteration, delivering polished, production-ready materials
Apply strong design fundamentals across layout, typography, color, composition, and visual hierarchy
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is accurate, effective, aligned with business objectives, and consistent with brand standards
Plan, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field preferred
3+ years of professional design experience across digital and print media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with video editing, motion graphics, or multimedia production is a plus
Experience with web and email design; familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus
Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and project management skills
A portfolio of relevant work is required and should demonstrate strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, visual problem solving, and quality of execution

Corporate Environment & Work Expectations

Serves as a member of the Brand team within the Corporate Communications department, collaborating closely with teammates to bring the company's story to life with clarity, consistency, and purpose
Partners with departments across the organization to develop effective visual communications that support business priorities and strategic initiatives
Contributes to broader Corporate Communications initiatives, campaigns, and events
Applies creativity within a structured environment, balancing innovation with accuracy, brand consistency, and regulatory considerations
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality under shifting priorities and timelines
Supports storm duty and emergency response communications as needed, helping ensure customers, employees, and communities stay informed during severe weather events, system emergencies, and other situations that may arise outside of standard business hours
This position is based in Gulfport, Mississippi, with an expectation to report to the office four days per week

About Us

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to more than 192,000 customers and communities in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. For over 100 years, Mississippi Power is a leader in customer service, workforce development and education, environmental stewardship, and employee volunteerism. The company is an industry leader when it comes to working safely, providing around-the-clock reliable service and its expert storm response. Mississippi Power has been at the forefront of innovation in the state through strategic partnerships in electric transportation and solar energy. The company has worked with the Coast Transit Authority to put the state’s first electric public transportation bus in operation and with Forrest County Agriculture High School on the state’s first electric school bus. It also partnered with the Hattiesburg Zoo on a new electric train and worked with the country’s largest Domino’s franchise to electrify its delivery fleet. Also, a leader in renewable energy, Mississippi Power partnered with the Naval Construction Battalion Center to install the first microgrid at a Navy facility. The company was among the first to introduce utility scale solar in the state with nearly 160 MW of renewable energy produced, enough to power 23,000 homes for a year. Mississippi Power’s mission is to provide world-class value to our customers and communities every day.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About the TeamMississippi Power

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field
3+ years of professional design experience across digital and print media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with video editing, motion graphics, or multimedia production
Experience with web and email design
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and project management skills
Portfolio of relevant work demonstrating design fundamentals and creative problem solving
Ability to report to the Gulfport, Mississippi office four days per week (on-site expectation)
Ability to support storm duty and emergency response communications outside standard hours as needed