Job Description
Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.
If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.
When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.
At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:
· A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
· Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
· Competitive pay and performance incentives
· A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment
A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Graphic Designer leads WWP’s in-house graphic design capability within the marketing team. The Graphic Designer develops high-quality brand assets, updates and maintains consistency with WWP brand standards, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to produce marketing materials that elevate the WWP brand.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and create digital and print materials including brochures, one-pagers, and event invitations to support warrior, donor, and general audience communications.
Create digital advertisements, infographics, graphs, charts, and other collateral for website, social, email, and marketing communications.
Collaborate with marketing team and leadership to develop organizational reports, toolkits, templates, presentations, and other resources for key stakeholder audiences.
Design data rich visualizations, e.g. graphs, charts, to embed in reports, blogs, press releases, and presentations.
Collaborate with brand and marketing teams to update and evolve WWP logos, graphic elements, and brand standards.
Interact directly with external agencies and vendors to ensure consistent and compliant use of WWP brand assets and design elements.
Research and secure appropriate imagery and other graphic elements to enhance design projects and complement messaging and content.
Stay informed of industry developments, design trends, and technologies to keep the WWP look and feel relevant and on-brand.
Manage and catalog creative assets and electronic source files in digital asset library.
Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Demonstrated understanding of design software including Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Keynote, PowerPoint, etc.
Demonstrated ability to design and create graphic designs that clearly communicate and prompt action.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand and engaging visualizations, graphs, and charts.
Demonstrated ability to establish and work with brand standards.
Strong aesthetic skills with an ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts.
Demonstrated ability to design materials that engage diverse and specific audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead and produce a photo shoot working with outside photographers as needed.
Demonstrated photography skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Effectively completes assignments and meets deadlines.
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal teammates and outside resources to resolve issues.
High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative and work independently to accomplish tasks and assignments.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
EXPERIENCE
Requirements
Three years of experience as a graphic designer with a portfolio of completed design projects.
Three years of experience working with design software Adobe Creative Suite, i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Preferences
Three years of experience working in a marketing agency or corporate marketing department.
One-year of experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
EDUCATION
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts or related field. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Requirements
None.
Preferences
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General office environment; temperature controlled.
Up to 10% travel.
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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Tags
Work at office, Work from home, Flexible hours