Graphic Designer

Title:    
             
Graphic Designer

Supervisor:       
Director of Communications

Location:      
      Remote

Salary:                  
$75-85k per year; Depending on experience

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

Position Summary:

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking a Graphic Designer
who’s energized by making visual products that inspire, from
magazine layouts to infographics and much more. Help us bring
attention to one of nature’s most threatened animal groups – wild
birds – and how ABC is conserving them and their habitats across
the Americas. We’re seeking a bold creator with proven experience
elevating brands in an omnichannel environment.

Well-qualified candidates will thrive in a fast-paced,
high-productivity environment; enjoy working collaboratively with
staff and external contacts; possess experience with and interest
in creating cohesive branded products for both print and digital
media; and have a passion for nature, conservation, and birds. This
position requires excellent graphic design and production skills,
keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple
projects to deadline. Specific skill requirements include photo
optimization, vector graphics creation, magazine production, and
the use of style guides. The position reports to the Director of
Communications within the ABC Communications & Marketing
team.

Primary Duties:

• Enhance ABC’s brand and visual identity through creative,
  thoughtful design across a suite of communications and marketing
  channels, including print, digital, and video.
• Design the print ABC member magazine (3 issues/year) and annual
  Impact Report.
• Seek out top-quality print vendors for major publications,
  specify paper requirements, oversee production, and review proofs
  to ensure quality of printed materials.
• Provide creative digital assets for channels including web,
  email, social media, digital advertising, and SMS, as well as
  multi-purpose elements including infographics and animated
  GIFs.
• Create print materials such as factsheets, rack cards, fliers,
  mail pieces, and other marketing collateral.
• Maintain and grow ABC’s photo library, including collecting and
  archiving photo metadata along with photo editing as
  necessary.
• Maintain and grow ABC’s network of photographers, including
  managing and archiving photography rights and permissions along
  with photography credits.
• Contribute to the further development of and adherence to ABC’s
  brand and visual identity standards, organization-wide content
  strategy, and style guides.
• Manage freelance consultants, when applicable, in coordination
  with the Director of Communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

1. Degree or certificate in graphic design or related field.
2. Minimum of 4+ year’s job-related design experience within a
   communications and marketing department or advertising agency.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of design principles (i.e.: hierarchy,
   grid, typography, photo / image retouching, user interface, user
   experience).
4. Proficiency in creative and design software: Canva and Adobe
   Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
5. Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WordPress, Google
   Docs, Trello, Slack and other communications-related software.
6. Familiarity with specifying paper for print products; track
   record of working. successfully with print vendors to produce
   top-quality materials.
7. Experience creating scalable assets in an omnichannel
   environment.
8. Magazine design experience strongly preferred.
9. Spanish language fluency is a plus.
10. Interest in and/or experience with actively seeking out new
    voices and perspectives.
11. Knowledge of birds is a plus.
12. Authorization to work in the U.S.
13. Background screening required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and 403(b) plan.
• Paid vacation days, holidays, and sick leave.

To Apply:

Please apply online at
Paylocity.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and either a full
portfolio or at least 5 design samples with one being a magazine
layout sample and the others showcasing a variety of media (i.e. an
email banner, an infographic, social media images, a printable
flier, etc.)

If you have any difficulties uploading your resume and cover
letter, then please send them as ONE document to
[email protected]

At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We
are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work
environment for all of our employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to
ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal
opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other
factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.