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Atlantic Council

Senior Graphic Designer

Atlantic Council, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in design, communications, or a related fieldAt least three to five years of relevant design experienceStrong creative portfolio demonstrating design acumen and a keen understanding of design principlesExperience conceptualizing and designing for digital and print mediums, as well as knowledge of the production processA demonstrated ability to follow established brand guidelinesStrong experience with and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications and other common graphic-production toolsSome experience/knowledge of motion design tools like After Effects is an advantageMust be up to date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologiesA demonstrated ability to multitask across a set of projects operating often on short and flexible deadlines and for multiple clientsExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, strategic and innovative thinking, and demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues across teamsAbility to apply an analytical and problem-solving mindset to design and brand strategy projectsProfessional experience working with think tanks, non-profit, or advocacy organizations is a plusResponsibilities

The Senior Graphic Designer will lead design for the Council’s broad range of products and platforms, including publications, events, videos, and social mediaWorking with internal clients across the Atlantic Council and within its programs and centers, the Senior Graphic Designer will serve as brand strategist and design lead, managing the day-to-day production of design products and contributing to the development of visual strategy for the organizationThis Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating or coordinating the creation of a high volume of graphics necessary to support the Council’s events, digital content production, and social-media and digital marketing promotions, working with program staff, Engagement team staff, contract consultants, and othersThe Atlantic Council frequently outsources design work for high-profile events and publications, and the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for managing the work of external designers from initial brief to project completionThe Senior Graphic Designer will be supervised day-to-day by the Deputy Director, Digital CommunicationsHelp implement, refine, and further develop a consistent visual and brand identity for the organizationThis may involve guidelines, tutorials, templates, and other products to guide the work of others in the organizationLead branding and creative direction on major Atlantic Council events, projects, and campaigns, based on a clearly defined brand identityAdvise the Engagement team, programs, and external vendors on design across all media—web, social media, video, physical production displays, and print—defining a consistent visual tone and achieving brand consistency across online and offline channelsParticipate in creative brainstorming sessions with the Engagement team and programs to provide design expertise and to ensure adherence to overall brand strategy and Atlantic Council visual languageAdvocate for design decisions by communicating rationale clearly and effectively in writing and in meetingsWork with digital management to position the Engagement team as accountable for the organization in the area of visual design, as a steward of the Atlantic Council brand, and as subject matter expertsCommunicate clearly and effectively with clients to arrive at a shared understanding of design requirements quickly and efficiently produce desired productsRepresent the design team in stakeholder and project meetings and brief them on design projects relating to the website, publications, email, and video projectsCreate and/or update promotional materials, and marketing and branding collateral for programs and the Atlantic Council as a wholeManage design contractors’ recruitment, onboarding, and assignments, including providing feedback and guidanceProduce high-quality designed products (including event graphics, video graphics, animated graphics, logos, custom imagery, marketing and promotional collateral, graphics for editorial work, digital-first designs, and other elements of visual identity, physical signage, etc.) quickly and efficiently across multiple media and toolsets, balancing client requirements and branding guidelinesAccount for time spent on client work and by external contractorsEnsure invoices from contractors are received, processed, and paidPerform other related duties as assignedJob Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DCPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: $95,000.00 Salary/yearDescription: The Atlantic Council seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to work within the Engagement team’s Digital and Data group. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in our Washington, DC office. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers starting at $95,000.

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