Graphic Designer II (Hybrid)

The Graphic Designer II is responsible for designing enterprise-wide marketing materials and ensuring they align with the AMA's brand strategy. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to create innovative graphics that support the organization's initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of highly creative materials that support the AMA’s overall brand strategy.
• Independently produces deliverables including but not limited to: Campaign collateral, banners and staging, brochures, fliers, social media and PPT presentations.
• Ensures designs express desired ideas, represent products/programs/services accurately, and adhere to existing brand standards
• Collaborate as part of cross-functional team consisting of graphic designers, photographers, copywriters, account managers, business units, and production staff to develop new approaches to creating innovative and expressive graphics that support the organization’s core initiatives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions providing fresh, thoughtful, creative ideas in an effort to solve business problems.
• Offer input to group critique sessions, providing feedback on colleagues’ creative in addition to ideas for new work.
• Stay abreast of current design trends, emerging technologies, and innovative techniques across print, web, and social media platforms and actively seek out and incorporate new design methodologies to enhance visual communication strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts required. Concentration in marketing and/or advertising preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years’ work experience with graphic design tools required.
• Conceptual thinker who can develop and execute creative ideas in effective design.
• Experience working on team-based projects/portfolio work (copywriters, photographers, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to follow branding guidelines to ensure AMA brand identity consistency all visual assets across all media must be consistent with established style guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of core Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) required. Familiarity with After Effects CC and Microsoft PowerPoint desirable.
• Ability to work in changing, fast-paced environment with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working on multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, versatile and creative professional with excellent organizational skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and business units

Key Skills

• Thorough knowledge of core Adobe CC (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Familiarity with After Effects CC and Microsoft PowerPoint desirable.

Benefits

• Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan.
• Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws.
• A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.