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Graphic Designer 🔥


Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Charlotte, NC

Reports To: Senior Graphic Designer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Girls on the Run International is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run believes that all girls and communities should have access to our programs. We strive to eliminate barriers to participation, to continue creating programming that engages all communities, to be intentional about staff and volunteer diversity and to promote a culture of inclusion across the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Senior Graphic Designer and consistent with the mission of Girls on the Run International, the Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of print and digital collateral and campaigns to drive program participation, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, merchandise sales and brand awareness. The Graphic Designer is equally responsible for supporting the network of Girls on the Run councils with creative asset development and deployment of marketing campaigns, thus ensuring national brand uniformity. The ideal candidate has a creative mindset in matters of marketing, fund development and branding; strong production experience working as part of a larger creative team; and excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

  • Deliver on-time, on-budget, on-brand, high quality graphic design for print and digital across all departments within the organization, including council development, programming, fundraising, and merchandise.
  • In partnership with the marketing team, develop compelling multi-channel campaigns to create a consistent look and feel across a variety of mediums including: social media, email marketing, fund development materials, special event and tradeshow materials and cause marketing campaigns.
  • Support Girls on the Run councils through the management of Addy, the national brand marketing platform.
  • Successfully adhere to and manage updates of brand standards documentation across all organization touch points.
  • In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy and Senior Graphic Designer, contribute to photography shot list conception and provide on-set art direction. Work closely with the Marketing Project Manager and any other project leads to ensure concept details are executed and on-budget.
  • Maintain design and photography library as needed, ensuring files are prepped for final output in both web optimization and pre-press.
  • Manage the organization’s trade show participation (when active) including registration, booth design, shipping and logistics.
  • Ensure all marketing, communication, and brand resources are updated, organized and easily accessible by council staff.
  • Work in collaboration with the Marketing Communications Manager on the collection, organization and management of content including stories, testimonials, photos and videos from the field for use on digital properties and in marketing and fundraising campaigns.
  • Maintain industry-leading knowledge of graphic design and applicable software; stay abreast of industry and design trends.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Exemplify the Girls on the Run core values with others to advance the organization’s mission.
  • Work independently as well as a part of cross-functional teams.
  • Develop positive relationships with council staff, serving as a resource for all marketing, communication and brand needs.
  • Any other duties deemed necessary by the Senior Graphic Designer and Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field, with a minimum of two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service and both written and verbal communication.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrable graphic design skills with a portfolio provided (provide link to digital portfolio). Please note that applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered for this position.
  • Deep understanding of typography, layout, photo editing, color balance, core design principles and branding.
  • Proven attention to detail and project management skills.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time and deliver within deadlines.
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment on creative projects.
  • Must be goal-oriented, self-motivated, highly flexible and able to adapt positively to feedback.
  • Girls on the Run council experience a plus!
  • Passion for empowering girls to reach their limitless potential!

This position is offering compensation of $20 - $23 per hour as well as a generous PTO plan, medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid medical leave, and 401k plan with employer match. This position is 40 hours per week and is currently remote with some in-person tasks required. The position may transition to being an on-location role in the future, therefore all applicants should live in Charlotte or surrounding areas.

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