POSITION SUMMARY

In this Junior Designer and Production Artist role, you will assist in designing compelling visual marketing creative content for print, email, website, social media, and digital platforms. You will ensure brand compliance for visual content that engages alumni, donors, and students; you will complete projects assigned and have a solid understanding of the strategy that furthers the mission of the Foundation. Having proficiency in and knowledge of the latest software and equipment, trends in design, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines, clients, and vendor relationships is critical.

• Be a champion for inclusive priorities both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and ability to exercise independent judgment in your work.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• Be able to build productive relationships with a broad range of colleagues.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks, assess priorities, and be detail oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor information
• Possess a high level of creativity, storytelling, design, and production skills.
• Understand best practices in direct mail.
• Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and using project management systems as a collaborative tool.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content management systems (WordPress) and web optimization. Understanding of UX design principles.
• Demonstrate ability with design strategy, design review, brand compliance, and quality control.
• Possess excellent organizational and project management skills with a strong ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients along with vendors.
• Demonstrate a calm demeanor in a complex environment, with a high level of initiative, motivation, and assertiveness.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrate attention to and concern for others.
• Be able to work to the demands of the position, which may exceed a 40-hour work week.