Digital Graphic Designer

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US? 

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
 
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:

Develop complex creative concepts and designs for marketing collateral, digital and social advertising for external and internal audiences, generating support for our mission through blood donations. This includes being fully proficient with direct-to-consumer and B2B marketing tactics, such as, email, banner ads, posters/flyers, direct mail, digital invitations, e-books, interactive brochures, and newsletters. Apply specialized technical expertise to solve issues and assist on projects with a complex scope, size and/or risk resulting in fresh and inspiring creative that is consistent with the brand.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States. 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
•    Create innovative design solutions including graphics and/or environments for key brand visual assets.
•    Responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality complex graphic-design artwork.  Create presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts.
•    Work in collaboration with project team members to ensure client expectations and engagement requirements are met. Communicate with vendors and external consultants.
•    Create innovative and thoughtful design solutions to complex brand and communications problems.
•    Actively gain complex knowledge of current trends, color, technology, and other related design influences. Use knowledge and research to create innovative solutions

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Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications):
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree required
•    Experience:  Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
•    Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.  
•    Excellent presentation skills. Superior analytical, conceptual and design abilities.   
•    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 
•    Ability to work on a team. 
•    HTML coding experience along with  CSS, MAC OS, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Creative Suite (specific proficiency in Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator and After Effects. 

Travel: Travel may be required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications): 
•    Experience with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards preferred.

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.
 

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
 

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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