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Meals on Wheels America · 1 day ago

Graphic Design & Content Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. They are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Graphic Design & Content Manager to lead content management and graphic design efforts within the Marketing and Communications department.

CharityElderlyFood DeliveryNon ProfitSocial

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Using Marketing and Communications calendar, take initiative to determine content that is needed by the organization for key stakeholders, manage the acquisition of that content, and curate collections for campaigns and projects

Manage and organize content including brand assets, brand guidelines, briefs, photos, videos, and legal releases, and all brand assets used for graphic design

Track down assets and approvals, traffic finished assets to agencies, business partners, and the Digital Asset Management System (DAM - Brandfolder)

Collaborate with creative designers, team members, and cross-departmental partners to assist with cohesive marketing initiatives

Manage marketing partner brand support, including asset provision and Digital Asset Management (DAM – Brandfolder) system management

Manage member brand support, including asset provision and DAM for members and brand adopters

Manage process by which team acquires new assets from third party sources such as Getty, or Adobe, freelancers, etc

Review analytics and qualitative feedback on content needs and use and improve the content and systems to better position the organization to achieve its goals

Independently work with online resources and software providers to improve the use of Brandfolder and Monday.com and solve problems as needed

Graphically design content for marketing, communications, fundraising and advocacy using the Adobe Creative Suite (primary), Canva and analogous apps

Manage, design and maintain graphic design asset files

Review digital marketing (social posts, emails, ads, etc) and edit or provide feedback

Design print and digital marketing collateral that aligns with brand standards, including web ads, reports, content updates, email blasts, and social media graphics

Develop and improve templates for the creative team, internal units (e.g., social media), business partners, staff (MS Powerpoint, Word, etc) and brand adopters (members)

Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of creative service operations with Brandfolder and applications such as Monday.com

Provide support for Marketing and Communications department ordering, shipping, printing, invoice payments, and RFP processes

Drive process improvements and efficiency across creative and marketing workflows

Perform other duties as assigned to support the Marketing and Communications department

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteDigital Asset ManagementGraphic DesignContent ManagementProject ManagementClient Service OrientationCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in an in-house design team or agency in design/production/project management or relevant experience preferred

Proficient knowledge of digital asset management systems, Brandfolder is preferred

Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects) and Canva/Affinity

Expert proficiency of Adobe InDesign including best practice use of styles, frames, color management, automatic contents and other efficiency features

Modern minimalist or Swiss design aesthetic and foundational design principles well demonstrated in an online portfolio

Ability to learn and manage work management software applications (e.g., Brandfolder and Monday.com)

Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing efficient work processes with a variety of stakeholders

Proactive client service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs based upon planned organizational initiatives, manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a dynamic environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences

Sound, independent judgment to anticipate and escalate issues, including project blockers, technical risks, and team dynamics

Effective listener and collaborator committed to stakeholder satisfaction

Models the Association's cultural attributes of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and Service (C.A.R.E.S.)