Homeoffice Graphic Design Specialist chez YMCA of the USA

Graphic Design Specialist

Doylestown, PA | Full Time, Salary | $50,000 - $55,000

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your creative passion with others? 

We are looking for our Graphic Design Specialist to promote membership growth, program enrollment and annual giving, as well as support community understanding of the Y's mission. As our Graphic Design Specialist you will develop important skills such as communication, leadership and responsibility that will serve you for a lifetime!  

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off + 6 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Graphic Design Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or related field preferred 
• 2+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in a nonprofit, marketing or agency environment
• Possess an advanced level of understanding of design fundamentals and have strong typography, layout and visual hierarchy skills with an eye for detail
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment.
• Ability to remotely work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and organization skills 
• Must possess proficient computer hardware/software knowledge, including but not limited to: PC/Windows, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Must be creative, organized, a strong attention to detail and ability to logically solve problems
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in projects assigned

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Graphic Design Specialist:

• Support membership, development and program departments to translate goals into compelling visuals. This includes but is not limited to print and digital advertisements, flyers, direct mail pieces, brochures, invitations and signage
• Support production of in-house materials and signage; printing and ordering materials
• Resize, edit and adapt designs for multiple platforms and formats 
• Maintain and update digital assets and templates for organizational use
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot quickly based on strategic business needs, anticipate potential roadblocks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Help foster an environment of creativity, curiosity and continuous learning
• Communicate to staff the Y Brand and Graphic Standard Design guidelines and monitor the consistent use of said guidelines
• Attend necessary trainings as requested
• Position may work remotely but requires travel for projects and meetings as needed

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team!
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with everyday!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me-  we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.