Multimedia graphic designer job description

At United Way, we believe in the power of unity to create lasting change. We're committed to strengthening education, income and health - the building blocks of opportunity - in our community. And for nearly 100 years, North Texans who share this passion have joined with us to LIVE UNITED. Our movement of community change-agents and hand-raisers is growing, and we're looking for a Multimedia Graphic Designer to help build on this momentum.

As the Multimedia Graphic Designer at United Way you design and support strategically sound, breakthrough creative experiences for many different audiences through a variety of platforms including print, web and social.

You are a visual storyteller that thrives in making a compelling, emotional connection between our message and our audience. You achieve this by holding your work to the the highest standards of graphic design including type, graphics, illustration, photography and motion design that align to the creative strategy.

You are a team player with excellent communication skills capable of building collaborative relationships with our team members and internal clients, you can sell new ideas to an audience and accurately manage projects, processes and timelines.

You work on every stage of a project, from conception to completion, start the work understanding the available insights and creative brief, you brainstorm concepts with the Marketing team, work closely with the assigned team to create drafts, present materials to internal stakeholders for approval and work with vendors throughout the process.

You are a creative first with branding as your north star, so every piece of communication starts with our mission of creating opportunities in education, income and health for all North Texans.

You are a great multi-tasker able to work on several projects under tight deadlines. You are also adaptable and know to expect change when you work on creative.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is fully committed in all aspects of our work to becoming a fully inclusive, multicultural, antiracist organization. Those who share in this commitment and who are willing to actively engage antiracist ideas, behaviors, and actions are invited to apply for open positions.
To perform the job successfully, applicants should demonstrate the following:
Mission-Focused : Create real social change that leads to improving lives in our community. Relationship-Oriented : Is able to communicate effectively to develop, grow and sustain productive relationships. Knows how to capture and record relevant information and how to interpret and utilize the information to forge partnerships, collaborate, cultivate, grow, sustain and strengthen internal and external relationships. Results-Driven : Dedicated to shared and measurable goals; creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad impact. Stewards : Our actions, behaviors and decisions on behalf of our donors must be transparent, meet the highest ethical standards and align with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Maintain the consistency of the United Way brand across all channels Create digital designs for web pages, emails, social media, online advertising, brand designs for UI-UX and more. Create motion design experiences to improve the effectiveness of our content for all media Assist with project management & maintenance of the project managing software Create engaging print designs for brochures, fliers, invitations, direct mail and more Enhance key web content by developing Flash, Java and other rich components Collaborate with writers and other designers to make sure that text and design work together effectively Brainstorm with Marketing colleagues and other coworkers about the best solutions to particular communications opportunities Present design solutions to teammates and internal stakeholders in an effective manner Prepare digital files for print and provide clear instructions to vendors to make sure they are printed correctly. Must be extremely detail-oriented with the double-checking of work. Work with vendors to create accurate, competitive quotes that help internal stakeholders develop reasonable budgets and timelines Photo editing, photo manipulation, cropping and color correction
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES
Experience designing and producing e-communications Capacity to create animations in Premier or After Effects Strong working knowledge of writing and troubleshooting within HTML, CSS and JavaScript Understanding of user interface design Experience navigating CRM platforms like HubSpot to design graphics for email layouts Four-color print design background with experience in preparing digital files for print Must be proficient in OS X platforms with extensive experience in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Experience working with vendors to get quotes/bids and negotiating reduced rates Demonstrated excellence working as part of a team, including clear communication in person and by email Willingness to listen to feedback from others and find the best ways to incorporate their input Excellent client service skills Flexibility to deal with unanticipated projects that have tight turnaround times by adjusting schedules for other projects and clearly communicating those changes to teammates Strong Problem solving ability including metrics-driven thinking
Qualifications
Education: Undergraduate degree or art school certification in graphic design, web design, visual communication, advertising or related field.
Experience: Three to five years of related experience; Creative agency background very desirable; Nonprofit experience a plus.

Summary of Position:

Your creative work shines digitally, in motion, and print. Your work evokes emotion and tells a compelling story. The relationship between text and graphics is familiar and fun for you. Your eye for modern design can be adapted to the needs of different channels: business communications, social media, video content, print materials, and online creative. Youre exceptionally organized and like to keep busy. You see projects through to the last pixel, are collaborative, thrive in a team-oriented environment, have a keen eye for design detail, and enjoy the creative process.

The graphic designers primary role is to develop and design engaging/interactive content for print, exhibitions, websites, microsites, videos, advertisements, and social media. The graphic designer collaborates with marketing, digital, and customer experience experts to publish a wide range of relevant dynamic content. The role can comfortably work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines, always pursuing the highest quality standards. In addition, the graphic designer understands the web, video, and print production requirements, ensuring brand alignment with the marketing strategy and objectives. This position reports to the marketing communications manager.

Essential Job Functions:

* Design and produce high-end visual, textual, and animated (as applicable) content to support SFI strategic messaging, such as emails, brochures, posters, infographics, giphographics, interactive displays and exhibits, traditional/digital advertising, websites, microsites, apps, and videos
* Develop brand PowerPoint templates, presentation decks, display banners, illustrations, and social/digital media designs
* Strong knowledge of user-centered experience design, interactive design, brand development, and the creative process
* Responsible for design thinking, strategy, and campaign development from creative concepts through production
* Seeks new methods and creative strategies to increase internal and external awareness of key events and organizational changes, including launching new products, special events, local and global community service, and other topics of interest
* Proofs all work for design integrity, brand guidelines, and accuracy
* Upholds department processes and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
* Adept at project prioritization and coordination
* Assists in the oversight of the brand platform and supports MarCom manager in conducting annual asset audits
* Knowledge of printing processes and requirements
* Collaborates with marketing employees and agencies to develop creative materials for campaigns, product launches, and various multimedia requirements
* Responsible for maintaining clean and orderly creative and digital archives, including all computer files of copy, graphics, logos, design files (including links), and final art
* Responsible for the orderly maintenance of stock photography archives and licensing agreements
* Updates and maintains all digital content for corporate websites and microsites via CMS.
* Concepting and material design for cause marketing events, sponsorships, and employee events
* Research and leverage emerging design trends and technologies
* Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures
* Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
* Present a professional and helpful appearance
* Assist in other areas of the department or other departments as required

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelors degree in marketing or design from a regionally accredited university; equivalent experience considered in lieu of education requirements
* 3+ years graphic design experience with a portfolio showcasing a wide range of design experience
* Exceptional understanding of advertising principles, design thinking, design strategy, web standards, social media trends, and marketing strategy
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud software suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
* Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content and photographs
* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software
* Self-starter with solid dedication, flexibility, reliability, good organizational skills, and a high degree of responsibility
* Superior attention to detail
* Collaborates and interacts well with diverse groups in various positions and departments

Required Competencies:

* Creativity
* Written communications
* Action-oriented
* Team player
* Comfort around higher management
* Peer relationships
* Interpersonal savvy
* Timely decision making
* Functional / Technical Skills

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Our company is a drug-free workplace, and all candidates which are offered a position will be required to submit to pre-employment drug screening. Refusal to submit to drug screening will result in retraction of offer.