Graphic Designer- Hybrid

The Graphic Designer will lead the design and production of print and digital materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. Responsibilities include creating high-impact marketing materials and collaborating with the marketing team on integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s lead graphic designer, creating high-impact print and digital marketing materials.
• Conceptualize and design visual elements that effectively communicate key messages and reflect the desired tone and themes of campaigns and initiatives.
• Use professional design software to execute creative assets, including advanced photo manipulation, image retouching, and pre-press file preparation for print production.
• Recommend creative enhancements that elevate the brand’s visual identity while maintaining consistency with established guidelines.
• Design visually distinctive assets, including infographics and illustrations, to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way.
• Work closely with the Senior Director, Marketing Specialty Services, to participate in project planning and design strategy discussions.
• Collaborate with internal Marketing and Communications staff to develop targeted, integrated marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with freelance designers when needed to ensure quality and consistency across projects.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables meet quality standards.
• Utilize project management tools to effectively track tasks, manage timelines, incorporate feedback, and ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Maintain organized design files and adhere to an efficient asset management system.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and proactively address design-related challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure clarity and prevent miscommunication, errors, and unnecessary delays.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to stay current on design trends and best practices.
• Volunteer for after-hours and weekend activities that support United Way’s mission and visibility in the community.
• Participate actively in United Way’s crisis response efforts, contributing design support as part of the organization’s leadership role during community emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Asana).
• Excellent computer skills, internet marketing competency, interpersonal and communication skills, organizational and time management skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Key Skills

• Excellent computer skills
• Internet marketing competency
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly proficient in all design aspects

Benefits

• 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid Days
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card