Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Full Time - Days

** Pay rate up to $69,000/year; based on experience**

United Methodist Communities Senior Living - Home Office. We are centrally located in Neptune, NJ near to highways and public transportation and about 10 minutes to the beach. We are currently seeking a Graphic Designer.

Requirements for a Graphic Designer:

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of graphic design experience.
• Must demonstrate a compelling portfolio showcasing graphic design skills.
• Must be familiar and adept with design software and technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
• An understanding and demonstrated proficiency with marketing, production, website design, advertisements, and multimedia design.
• Must be able to work according to strict deadlines and may work on multiple projects and priorities at once. Strong time management skills to ensure work is completed on time and accurately.
• Knowledge of WordPress.
• Front-end knowledge of CSS, HTML, and JavaScript is a preferred.
• Knowledge of User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) and web design principles and trends is also preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities for a Graphic Designer:

• Collaborates, brainstorms, and strategizes with leadership and marketing staff to listen to and understand the organization's needs. Will discuss ideas and gather feedback to ensure their designs effectively delivers the intended message and objective on a wide range of print and digital materials that may include but are not limited to web pages, advertisements, mailings, newsletters, brochures, signage, internal communications, and marketing communications.
• Creates original online and print marketing campaigns with marketing staff.
• Regularly reviews functional and visual effects and updates content on multiple UMC websites.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, printers, and colleagues to ensure work gets completed on time and accurately.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Develops media plans and makes placements.
• Tests graphics across various media.
• Ensures that the quality of final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and consistent with UMC brand.
• Other various design-related tasks or duties as assigned.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 6 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.