Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer

Position Title: Sr Graphic Designer/ Art Director

Pod: Marketing and Communications

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications

FLSA Job Classification: Non-exempt

Primary Purpose: Provides high value conceptual and creative direction and strategy for all Marketing & Communications initiatives across multi-channel platforms.

Looking for an exceptionally creative and passionate designer with a growing portfolio of both print and digital work to support a DC association with killer aesthetics and an award-winning magazine/digital content platform. We’re seeking someone who is as crazy about layout and presentation as they are about color and type design. We produce a lot of print, collateral, digital materials along with experiential event branding and signage and appreciate clean and innovative solutions that support our brand aesthetics.

Core Responsibilities

Collaborate with the marketing team; bring fun and clever creativity to the table (from both design and tactical perspectives) including ways to make our meetings and conferences come alive.

Serve as a steward for the brand and corporate identity. Create brand guidelines as they evolve.

Act as a creative innovator and problem solver.

Communicates as a visual storyteller who thinks cross-platform.

Responsible for creative strategy and development of all Council/Leader’s Edge marketing/communications projects including:

Print, digital, email and social marketing, collateral and sponsorship and presentation materials.

Design and provide graphic design elements for conference AV productions.

Participates in monthly creatives meetings for Leader’s Edge as well as for other departments.

Oversees the production and printing of all creative initiatives and manages internal deadlines, resources and financial parameters. Evaluate cost options and recommend options for producing cost efficient and professional materials for Council initiatives. Oversees production vendors.

Works on and consults on all video production (both internal and external production)

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Skills, Educational Background and Experience

Education: Minimum 5 years of graphic design experience. Four-year college degree in graphic design; or equivalent experience.

Other Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop. Comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite and Teams and working with budgets. Experience with WordPress, Cvent, experiential or event design also a plus.

Abilities

Ability to multitask projects and deadlines

Keen eye for detail

Strong organizational skills and attention to timelines

Creative thinker and problem solver

Clear and concise communicator

Ability to work with different teams and accept feedback in stride

Great listener who can transform business needs into creative solutions

Travel

Some travel several times a year is required for our conferences or events

Local travel required as well.

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