Graphic Design Manager

Position Overview

The EDCJCC is looking to hire a graphic designer to join our small but mighty marketing and communications team. The right candidate will have experience managing and maintaining an ever-evolving brand identity, will be able to provide visual materials that elevate the vision and work of a multi-faceted community organization, and tell the story about who we are and where we’re going. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to design everything from branded campaigns to infographics, custom illustrations, charts, arts catalogues, video, web content, and more.

The EDCJCC is on the eve of the 100th anniversary of our building on 16th and Q, and sits at an intersection of celebrating and honoring our past, and envisioning what the next 100 years could and should look like. Our visual identity reflects that intersection: who are we, where did we come from, and where are we headed? This position is for a creative who loves variety: someone who can create the artwork for an annual film and music festival; create new, elevated branding for annual campaigns; lay out text and photos for reports for funders; or develop a PowerPoint deck for an internal board meeting.

We are seeking someone who is capable of rolling up their sleeves and supporting the day-to-day needs of promoting the programs and initiatives of a multi-faceted community center, while also being able to participate in brain-storming and strategic thinking in an effort to tell our story to an expanding, diverse, and vibrant community. The Graphic Design Manager will report to the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement and will collaborate interdepartmentally. A successful candidate will be able to juggle multiple “clients” and competing priorities, and will have robust experience using Adobe Creative Suite and operating on a Wordpress platform.

Goals and Responsibilities

• Act as a visual storyteller by collaborating with stakeholders to translate programmatic goals into visually engaging designs that fully communicate ideas, speak to specific audiences, and drive revenue.
• Act as project manager for all graphic design needs, guiding products from inception to completion, ensuring quality control and consistency on final projects.
• Ensure a unified visual identity across the EDCJCC’s projects and maintain strong brand equity through enforcing compliance with corporate style guides and brand guidelines.
  • Maintain evolving EDCJCC style and brand guidelines.
• Design digital marketing materials such as emails, templates, website designs, web banners, and social media collateral.
  • Support Program Data and Systems Manager in management and oversight of EDCJCC website and email marketing platform.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to create high-level creative themes and messaging in support of the EDCJCC’s mission, vision, and short-and-long-term goals. When needed, create creative briefs explaining the design process and outcome.
• Provide design support for internal and external presentations for senior leadership (Powerpoint, Keynote, Google Slides).

Qualifications

• At least four years' relevant work experience.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.
• Experience managing an organization’s brand identity, ensuring that it's consistent and impactful across all channels and touchpoints.
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and aligning new materials to existing branding guidelines
• Experience with designing for multiple platforms including digital, print, social media, web, email, and presentations.
  • Wordpress and Salesforce experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational skills (e.g. time management, communication, setting goals, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.) Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize numerous projects happening concurrently.
• Experience working with a variety of vendors and knowledge of print and digital delivery processes, including demonstrated ability to prepare print- and digital-ready files.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and incorporate feedback.

Salary, Benefits, and Work Requirements

• Full-time, year-round, salaried.
• Competitive salary (beginning at $70,000) in the non-profit marketplace.
• The Edlavitch DCJCC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance paid time off, a 401K, and transportation benefits.
• Access to free or highly discounted EDCJCC programs, such as Fitness Center and pool membership, language classes, theater productions, film screenings, concerts, volunteer opportunities, and more. Discounts on preschool and early childhood programs.
• This position can be remote, fully in-person, or hybrid