Graphic Design Specialist

Graphic Design Specialist

Position Overview
This role is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a mission-based team in an organization dedicated to increasing philanthropic giving through donor advised funds. As the Graphic Design Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high quality, innovative and strategically aligned web, multimedia, print, UX, and interactive design solutions that meet organizational needs for internal and external audiences at a national nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and creatively execute designs for marketing material with the goal of marketing a donor advised fund for the organization, driving further engagement from existing clients, and converting new prospective clients
• Produce deliverables with quality and accuracy to meet time, budget, and organization needs
• Generate a variety of design concepts and creative briefs for assigned projects and deliverables that are tailored to client needs
• Analyze complex data and industry concepts to transform them into artistic design and layout solutions for material that optimizes target audience engagement
• Demonstrate familiarity with qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
• Demonstrate expert understanding of design technologies and devices and pursue continuous learning to evolve and stay updated in an ever-changing field
• Leverage knowledge to produce technically achievable and efficient interactive solutions
• Develop and champion brand standards for the organization
• Drive conversations across the entire organization to explain how our creative strategy can differentiate the organization and its products
• Manage certain vendor/freelancer relationships, with guidance and direction from supervisor
• Lead and manage digital/print production initiatives and relationships and exercise decision-making authority
• Refine and apply testing and quality assurance in accordance with the organization’s processes
• Demonstrate understanding of technical execution

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent combination of training and work experience
• 5+ years of creative development and design experience with 3 years in an advertising agency environment preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and with video development and editing software
• Demonstrated experience in creative briefs and design concepts development
• Working knowledge of contemporary Graphic Design practices and concepts
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with CMS such as Drupal or WordPress, with knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Experience with Pardot email platform and Salesforce a bonus
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organization skills, and project management
• Ability to meet deadlines while multitasking
• Full knowledge of offset print production
• Understanding and application of web design and video
• Knowledge of the philanthropic sector or eagerness to learn

Compensation

• Salary: $75,000
• 401k Retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off

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