Digital Graphic Designer

About the Role

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 opportunity is virtual; the selected candidate will work 100% remotely from home and can be located anywhere in the United States.

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

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.

This is an individual contributor role that works under limited supervision, applying subject matter knowledge and understanding specific needs or requirements to apply skills and expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 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.
• Proficiency in HTML coding, CSS, MAC OS, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects).
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards.
• Combination of education and general experience satisfies requirements as long as the total years equate to the minimum education and experience combined.

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.

Pay

The starting annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may determine your actual salary include your specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 19 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays (six core holidays and five floating holidays).
• 401K with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability and Insurance: Short-term and Long-term.
• Service Awards and recognition.