Alexandria, VA
Posted: 13-Sep-24
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
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Additional Information:
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Work with Director of Creative Services in creating a wide range of marketing and policy-related materials that further AFBF’s mission and promote and build the AFBF/FB brand. This includes but is not limited to, flyers, posters, signage, brochures, social media graphics, reports, logos and invitations.
REPORTS TO: Director, Creative Services
LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and refine designs with a collaborative, flexible and responsive mindset
- Build strong working relationships with “internal clients” (AFBF staff) and maintain a positive attitude
- Work independently to design, refine and finalize multiple assigned projects simultaneously
- Create project schedules and meet deadlines agreed to by clients
- Maintains tracking and archive system in accordance with established Creative Services protocols
- Serve as an in-house photographer producing headshots and covering events
- Assist in other Creative Services functions and duties as assigned
RELATIONSHIPS:
Collaborate with Creative Services colleagues, Communications team and other AFBF departments with graphic design needs to maintain a reputation of excellence in creative design. Work with external vendors as necessary to deliver high quality products.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Group Term Life Insurance, supplemental coverage available
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Eligible for Company Paid Relocation
EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 4-6 years of design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm
- Strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, layout, and typography
- Broad thinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions
- Self-starter with strong time management skills that ensure deadlines are met with minimal supervision
- Advanced proficiency in the latest versions of Adobe CC Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Lightroom) on a Macbook Pro
- Working knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Expert knowledge of graphic design production processes and experience with print production
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a strong team player
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Experience taking quality digital photographs of individuals (headshots) and events (conventions/meetings)
- Knowledge of current design programs and trends for print, online media, and digital photography.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:
- Association experience preferred
- Familiarity with agriculture a plus
- Social media and web advertising design experience a plus
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional travel
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, portfolio, and a link to printed samples