Cradles to Crayons
Senior Design and Brand Manager/NAT
Cradles to Crayons, Newton, Massachusetts, us, 02458
ABOUT CRADLES TO CRAYONS:
Cradles to Crayons is leading the way to #EndClothingInsecurity. Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons (C2C) provides children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school, and at play. We supply clothing, shoes, diapers, school supplies, and more, free of charge. Our vision is that one day all children will have the essentials they need to thrive.
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Two in 5 kids in the United States are currently facing Clothing Insecurity, going without basic essentials like pants, shoes, diapers, and school supplies during their critical development years. Three of the top 10 reasons kids miss school are rooted in Clothing Insecurity - just one example of the significant short- and long-term social and economic costs when these needs go unmet. Cradles to Crayons keeps Clothing Insecurity at the core of our mission and is the only large-scale nonprofit organization to focus on this resource gap.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As Cradles to Crayons leads the way to #EndClothingInsecurity and expands its high-volume clothing and essentials distribution work to also lead national change for clothing support for children—including advocacy, education, and awareness of this hidden crisis—the External Affairs (EA) team is focused on consistent and impactful visibility for our work. Reporting to the Director, Marketing Communications, the Senior Design and Brand Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and safeguarding C2C’s brand identity, design production, and visual standards. This role serves as the primary brand ambassador, ensuring consistent and compelling representation across all MarCom work and channels.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Model and lead a positive “One Cradles to Crayons” culture, underpinned by Cradles to Crayons’ Cultural Values.Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to increase national presence and brand awareness.Develop and maintain the organization's brand identity and guidelines.Ensure consistent application of the brand across all MarCom materials.Design, produce, and oversee visual identity and direction of marketing collateral.Contribute to the development and execution of MarCom strategies.Provide brand and design feedback for colleagues outside of the MarCom team.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:4-5 years relevant brand management, design, and MarCom/advertising experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and other creative platforms.Experience in video production and motion graphics.A passion for Cradles to Crayons’ mission.
DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH:
Diversity and Inclusiveness are core values at Cradles to Crayons, and we continuously strive to be a team where everyone feels welcome and supported. It is the policy of Cradles to Crayons to provide equal employment opportunities.
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Cradles to Crayons is leading the way to #EndClothingInsecurity. Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons (C2C) provides children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school, and at play. We supply clothing, shoes, diapers, school supplies, and more, free of charge. Our vision is that one day all children will have the essentials they need to thrive.
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Two in 5 kids in the United States are currently facing Clothing Insecurity, going without basic essentials like pants, shoes, diapers, and school supplies during their critical development years. Three of the top 10 reasons kids miss school are rooted in Clothing Insecurity - just one example of the significant short- and long-term social and economic costs when these needs go unmet. Cradles to Crayons keeps Clothing Insecurity at the core of our mission and is the only large-scale nonprofit organization to focus on this resource gap.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As Cradles to Crayons leads the way to #EndClothingInsecurity and expands its high-volume clothing and essentials distribution work to also lead national change for clothing support for children—including advocacy, education, and awareness of this hidden crisis—the External Affairs (EA) team is focused on consistent and impactful visibility for our work. Reporting to the Director, Marketing Communications, the Senior Design and Brand Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and safeguarding C2C’s brand identity, design production, and visual standards. This role serves as the primary brand ambassador, ensuring consistent and compelling representation across all MarCom work and channels.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Model and lead a positive “One Cradles to Crayons” culture, underpinned by Cradles to Crayons’ Cultural Values.Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to increase national presence and brand awareness.Develop and maintain the organization's brand identity and guidelines.Ensure consistent application of the brand across all MarCom materials.Design, produce, and oversee visual identity and direction of marketing collateral.Contribute to the development and execution of MarCom strategies.Provide brand and design feedback for colleagues outside of the MarCom team.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:4-5 years relevant brand management, design, and MarCom/advertising experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and other creative platforms.Experience in video production and motion graphics.A passion for Cradles to Crayons’ mission.
DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH:
Diversity and Inclusiveness are core values at Cradles to Crayons, and we continuously strive to be a team where everyone feels welcome and supported. It is the policy of Cradles to Crayons to provide equal employment opportunities.
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