Graphic Designer

Department : Marketing

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Association Office

Compensation : $50,000 - $55,000 / year

Title : Graphic Designer

Reports to : Graphic Design Manager

Position Type : Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary : Under the direction of the Graphic Design Manager, the Graphic Designer is responsible for creating and delivering a variety of marketing materials for print and digital media.

This person will work with the Marketing and Communications team and associates throughout the organization to help execute the marketing strategy in alignment with the YMCA brand and mission.

In addition, they will provide creative input and communications support to the team as needed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop, create and optimize marketing materials to support membership acquisition, program sales and fundraising efforts.
• Ensure visual and written content is high-quality and consistent across print and digital media, including but not limited to social media platforms, photography, videography, and electronic newsletters.
• Work with the Communications team to ensure social media and email marketing is high-quality, consistent and supports YGB's brand and voice.
• Organize and coordinate marketing resources across all areas within the department to ensure seamless integration of both long-term campaigns and short-term efforts.
• Maintain and manage photography library.
• Work with the Marketing team to maintain and track marketing request form submissions.
• Support and assist department with other duties as assigned.
• Assist Graphic Design Manager in Canva, including design approvals from centers and communication efforts.
• Collaborate with Marketing team on Youth and Family programming on print and digital marketing needs throughout the year.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise :

Education and Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required, preference in Graphic Design or related field.
• 1+ years graphic design experience and portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Comfortable working across a range of disciplines including, but not limited to, web design, email design, presentation design and print design and production.
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, and Excel.
• Highly capable in both design and print production.
• Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail, including proof-reading.
• Conceptual understanding of mobile internet email for mobile, web pages for mobile, QR codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly organized and flexible comfortable balancing multiple projects.
• Photography skills a plus.

Please apply online and send link to portfolio to Olivia Pino at [email protected] to be considered for this position.

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