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Share Our Strength · 1 week ago

Associate, Design

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Share Our Strength is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America. The Associate, Design plays a vital role in the Integrated Brand Team, supporting social media and digital design projects while maintaining brand integrity across various platforms.

Non-profit Organization Management

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Work with the Senior Manager, other designers and the Brand team to develop consistent, innovative design for all of the organization’s social channels as well as other digital content including ads, websites, data visualization, infographics, motion graphics, etc

Assist with design and production work of branded marketing and event materials, as needed

As the design team’s point of contact for social engagement, work closely with our social media team to develop compelling visual content and ideas to elevate the brand, both as part of the brand’s long term strategic vision as well as during rapid response moments

Monitor and report on social media content trends, technology changes, and innovations in the landscape. Explore and implement new ideas, analyze and identify effective content, and test content variations

Maintain a consistent visual brand presence across our social media properties (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)

Work closely with other teams to create and update PowerPoint decks and resources to help secure successful partnerships and aid in fundraising goals

Lead the creation of Canva specific templates and manage updates of all templated materials for teams across the organization. Help manage and deploy a library of templated assets

Work closely with program and field teams to identify design needs and provide templated solutions

Support illustration efforts for all campaigns and programs

Execute production and design support on a wide variety of print projects, working directly with printers and other external vendors to garner quotes and produce quality materials. Must be able to pre-press materials to go to print

Create and update fact sheets, postcards and other collateral material. General updates of all templated materials for teams across the organization

Help maintaining design team processes, digital asset management platform, traffic systems and production timelines

Download and organize photos from events and site visits. Research stock photography options as needed

Retouch and edit photos

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic design experienceTypographyLayoutBrandingDigital platformsIllustration skillsVideo productionPhotography skillsProject managementAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in graphic or communication arts or equivalent preferred

3+ years of demonstrated graphic design experience (nonprofit and/or agency experience a plus)

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) and MS Office is required

Proven skills in typography, layout, and branding, and enthusiasm for new design trends and technological resources

Familiarity with digital platforms, including the most up-to-date digital trends and user and social media best practices

Strong illustration skills, and ability to adapt to branding style

General understanding of printing methods and print production

Must be able to learn new technology applications for communications and design

Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Able to adapt to changing circumstances in a busy environment while maintaining a creative approach to solving problems

Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain strong professional relationships with a range of groups, volunteers and associates both in person and by writing/phone

Excellent problem-solving and implementation skills

Strong attention to detail

Preferred

Knowledge of other Adobe software including Premiere, XD, AfterEffects, as well as experience with CapCut, Canva, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, HTML/CSS and WordPress are a plus

Knowledge and experience with project management platforms, familiarity of Asana is a plus

Experience with video production and/or photography skills are a plus