The Graphic Designer works as an integral part of the Design Team whose responsibilities include creating print and digital graphics for a variety of communication materials including but not limited to ads, brochures, direct mail, displays, editorial materials, exhibits, flyers, invitations, presentation materials, posters, as well as graphics for e-mail communications, web, and social media channels. The Graphic Designer works under the direction of the Creative Director to create high-quality, effective and cost-efficient designs that can be produced on time and within budget. They maintain records of each job passing through the art department and provide updates to the Creative Director on a weekly basis.
As part of an interdepartmental team, the Graphic Designer functions as a creative problem solver who helps Marketing and Communications, Fundraising and other teams to develop communications that meet marketing objectives within the agreed-upon strategy. They manage progress of individual assignments closely with respective project managers.
The Graphic Designer performs other tasks assigned by the Creative Director.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, develop, and design print and digital graphics to support fundraising efforts and planning department needs including pieces mentioned above. Work with purchasing department to secure bids.
- Function as a creative problem solver helping the brand marketing and communications teams, fundraising, and other members of the organization develop products that meet marketing objectives within the agreed-upon strategy.
- Create print and digital graphics that support larger M&C strategies including internal UJA communications, brand awareness campaigns, ads for Jewish publications, audience engagement efforts, etc.
Qualifications
- Excellent publication design skills and expert knowledge of current version of the Adobe Creative Suite (Mac).
- Keeps up with current design trends and techniques.
- Minimum 3-5 years staff experience in a leading advertising agency or in-house design studio.
- Art degree from a recognized and accredited university or design school.
- Experience working within and adhering to established brand guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently produce a high volume of quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with diverse clients, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior taste in overall design, typography, color and paper stock. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of offset and digital pre-press and print production technology.
- Ability to prepare print ready files and specifications for output.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
- An interest in helping the needy here in New York and around the world is a plus.
Reports To: Director, Creative Strategy
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.
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Skills Required
- Excellent publication design skills
- Expert knowledge of the current Adobe Creative Suite on Mac
- Minimum 3-5 years of staff experience in a leading advertising agency or in-house design studio
- Art degree from a recognized and accredited university or design school
- Experience working within and adhering to established brand guidelines
- Ability to produce high-volume, high-quality work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with diverse clients
- Knowledge of design trends and techniques
- Knowledge of typography, color, paper stock, offset and digital pre-press, and print production technology
- Ability to prepare print-ready files and output specifications
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Positive and collaborative attitude
- Interest in helping people in New York and around the world
What We Do
UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. We’re looking for smart, talented, driven people who haven’t met a challenge that’s too big to conquer. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a wide array of opportunities for people of every discipline. Whether your passion is government relations, fundraising, data analysis, marketing, IT, accounting, graphic design, or community planning — there’s something here for you. We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. At UJA, respect and inclusion are the cornerstones of our organizational culture. We are committed to advancing an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can be their authentic selves and where every voice is heard and valued. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, more effective, and more compassionate. That is why we’re committed to continuing our education and awareness as we look to create a more inclusive workplace, one that’s best prepared to meet the needs of the diverse communities we proudly serve. UJA is an equal opportunity employer.
Why Work With Us
Do you want to come to work every day feeling like you’re changing the world? Are you a bold, creative, results-oriented thinker? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive work environment? Then check out UJA.
