Graphic Designer

In this role, you will be responsible for ideating, designing, and executing high-quality creative solutions that resonate with our non-profit clients and their memberships. Design work includes marketing collateral, digital and interactive newsletters, website content, conference branding, and social media content. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ideate and design conference/event collateral including programs, sponsor prospectus, marketing, conference apps, signage, etc.

• Design communication templates in email marketing platforms and/or AMS systems. May include newsletters, email blasts, and other types of communications.

• Develop and maintain client branding standards.

• Manage and design elements for client websites. Client websites primarily build in as part of their AMS platform with potential for WordPress-based sites.

• Design social media collateral for clients, primarily focused on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

• Collaborate with the client teams to develop cohesive and effective marketing materials across multiple platforms.

• Assist with special projects as assigned.

• Be responsible for quality assurance including edits, proofreading, revisions, and approvals.

• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure our creative work remains fresh and relevant.

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Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in the graphic design field, preferably in a small business, non-profit, association, or billable hour environment. 

• Solid experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat.

• Solid experience with the Microsoft Office environment.

• Experience with the following platforms will be beneficial:

  • Email marketing platforms, such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, et.

  • Association management systems (AMS), especially those also used to host websites.

• Must be a self-starter capable of working with limited supervision and able to collaborate in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrated excellence with organizational and project management skills.

  • We utilize Basecamp to manage all client work. Usage of the system is required.

• Understanding of printing processes and preparing files for vendors/clients

• A keen attention to detail.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, responding quickly and thoughtfully to urgent issues is a must.

• Ability to effectively communicate status on deliverables, identify potentially conflicting priorities, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts is required.

• Aptitude to learn and advance with new systems and technologies.

• Web site content, design experience, familiarity with social media a plus but we provide opportunity for training.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Degree in graphic design or related field a plus. Equivalent work experience is also acceptable.

• Motion graphics experience is a plus.

• Experience with WordPress is a plus.

• Basic website coding and HTML experience a plus.

 

Notes: 

• Annual salary range is $45,000-$55,000.

• We seek a full-time employee and are not open to independent contractors or third party contractors.

• To be considered for this role you must submit work samples or a portfolio with your application. 

• To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: DC, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, TN, or VA.

• The position allows for remote work, however collaboration with teammates centered in the Eastern time zone is essential. 
   

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Karen Hill. 

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