The Graphic Designer works as an integral part of the Design Team whose responsibilities include creating print and digital graphics for a variety of communication materials including but not limited to ads, brochures, direct mail, displays, editorial materials, exhibits, flyers, invitations, presentation materials, posters, as well as graphics for e-mail communications, web, and social media channels. The Graphic Designer works under the direction of the Creative Director to create high-quality, effective and cost-efficient designs that can be produced on time and within budget. They maintain records of each job passing through the art department and provide updates to the Creative Director on a weekly basis.
As part of an interdepartmental team, the Graphic Designer functions as a creative problem solver who helps Marketing and Communications, Fundraising and other teams to develop communications that meet marketing objectives within the agreed-upon strategy. They manage progress of individual assignments closely with respective project managers.
The Graphic Designer performs other tasks assigned by the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, develop, and design print and digital graphics to support fundraising efforts and planning department needs including pieces mentioned above. Work with purchasing department to secure bids.
- Function as a creative problem solver helping the brand marketing and communications teams, fundraising, and other members of the organization develop products that meet marketing objectives within the agreed-upon strategy.
- Create print and digital graphics that support larger M&C strategies including internal UJA communications, brand awareness campaigns, ads for Jewish publications, audience engagement efforts, etc.
Qualifications
- Excellent publication design skills and expert knowledge of current version of the Adobe Creative Suite (Mac).
- Keeps up with current design trends and techniques.
- Minimum 3-5 years staff experience in a leading advertising agency or in-house design studio.
- Art degree from a recognized and accredited university or design school.
- Experience working within and adhering to established brand guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently produce a high volume of quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with diverse clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior taste in overall design, typography, color and paper stock. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of offset and digital pre-press and print production technology.
- Ability to prepare print ready files and specifications for output.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Understanding and interest in UJA-Federation's mission.
Reports To: Director, Creative Strategy
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.