Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute is hiring: GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST in Baltimore
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD, United States
Overview
Rare full-time graphic design specialist opening at children’s non-profit organization Kennedy Krieger Institute
Would you like to use your talents to promote a non-profit organization that helps children?
Do you have excellent design skills and ideas for integrated marketing programs?
Would you like to work where you can grow your career, get tuition reimbursement for grad school and receive fantastic benefits?
If you are ready to make an impact check out this rare graphic design job opening at Kennedy Krieger Institute!
We’ve been helping children pursue all that’s possible in their lives for nearly 90 years!
Help us tell the amazing stories of the children we serve.
The Graphic Design Specialist will create high-quality, imaginative digital and print marketing communication content and materials, ensure brand consistency, and adhere to project budgets and timelines under the guidance of the Digital Communications Designer. The incumbent will create print materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, signage), digital assets (e.g., website graphics, email graphics, social media visuals), and artwork for promotional items. This position will prepare files for print production and digital use, collaborate with internal and external partners, direct photo shoots, and manage image assets. Additionally, the incumbent will stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices for accessible design.
*Please also upload a coverletter with your portfolio link
Responsibilities
Develop concepts and designs for digital and print marketing communications, ensuring high-quality graphics and brand consistency, under the guidance and direction of the Digital Communications Designer.
Create concepts, designs, and production work for traditional print materials such as direct mail pieces, publications, flyers, brochures, trade show displays, signage, etc.
Develop digital assets including, but not limited to, website and email graphics, infographics, digital signs, social media assets, email mastheads and templates, animation and online advertisements, animated GIFs, etc.
Recommend promotional and gift items to enhance brand recognition. Design and submit brand-compliant artwork to proper specifications.
Prepare and post files for print production utilizing understanding of print production standards. Review proofs and conduct press-checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
Participate in meetings with internal clients to understand design needs, generate ideas, and present concepts and designs.
Collaborate with agencies, vendors, and freelance talent to create and execute marketing and fundraising communications.
Create or edit images and graphics as needed. Conduct image and graphic searches using stock photography sites or the Institute’s digital asset management system, Webdam, to provide options and recommendations for imagery.
Assist with Webdam maintenance and participate in Webdam administrator meetings.
Develop photography shot lists, schedule photo shoots, scout locations, art direct photo shoots, take photos, select final images, and ensure images are available in the Institute’s digital asset management system (Webdam).
Create brand-compliant designs and templates using programs such as Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word for employees across the Institute to use.
Use department project management tools such as WorkZone and Monday to keep track of the status of all jobs assignments in progress or under development.
Stay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies, and seek opportunities to enhance design processes. Implement best practices for accessible design principles and ensure compliance withHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Art, Advertising, English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, or related field of study is required.
Graduate level coursework in related field is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of professional experience in art direction and/or graphic design required.
Experience working within a non-profit or healthcare environment is preferred.
Experience with project management tools (i.e., Workzone and Monday) is preferred.
Minimum pay range
USD $48,925.76/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $83,900.75/Yr.
Vacancy ID 10943
Pos. Category Public Relations/Marketing
Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave
# of Hours 40.00
Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department : Name PR and Marketing
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
Rare full-time graphic design specialist opening at children’s non-profit organization Kennedy Krieger Institute
Would you like to use your talents to promote a non-profit organization that helps children?
Do you have excellent design skills and ideas for integrated marketing programs?
Would you like to work where you can grow your career, get tuition reimbursement for grad school and receive fantastic benefits?
If you are ready to make an impact check out this rare graphic design job opening at Kennedy Krieger Institute!
We’ve been helping children pursue all that’s possible in their lives for nearly 90 years!
Help us tell the amazing stories of the children we serve.
The Graphic Design Specialist will create high-quality, imaginative digital and print marketing communication content and materials, ensure brand consistency, and adhere to project budgets and timelines under the guidance of the Digital Communications Designer. The incumbent will create print materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, signage), digital assets (e.g., website graphics, email graphics, social media visuals), and artwork for promotional items. This position will prepare files for print production and digital use, collaborate with internal and external partners, direct photo shoots, and manage image assets. Additionally, the incumbent will stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices for accessible design.
*Please also upload a coverletter with your portfolio link
Responsibilities
Develop concepts and designs for digital and print marketing communications, ensuring high-quality graphics and brand consistency, under the guidance and direction of the Digital Communications Designer.
Create concepts, designs, and production work for traditional print materials such as direct mail pieces, publications, flyers, brochures, trade show displays, signage, etc.
Develop digital assets including, but not limited to, website and email graphics, infographics, digital signs, social media assets, email mastheads and templates, animation and online advertisements, animated GIFs, etc.
Recommend promotional and gift items to enhance brand recognition. Design and submit brand-compliant artwork to proper specifications.
Prepare and post files for print production utilizing understanding of print production standards. Review proofs and conduct press-checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
Participate in meetings with internal clients to understand design needs, generate ideas, and present concepts and designs.
Collaborate with agencies, vendors, and freelance talent to create and execute marketing and fundraising communications.
Create or edit images and graphics as needed. Conduct image and graphic searches using stock photography sites or the Institute’s digital asset management system, Webdam, to provide options and recommendations for imagery.
Assist with Webdam maintenance and participate in Webdam administrator meetings.
Develop photography shot lists, schedule photo shoots, scout locations, art direct photo shoots, take photos, select final images, and ensure images are available in the Institute’s digital asset management system (Webdam).
Create brand-compliant designs and templates using programs such as Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word for employees across the Institute to use.
Use department project management tools such as WorkZone and Monday to keep track of the status of all jobs assignments in progress or under development.
Stay updated with design trends, tools, and technologies, and seek opportunities to enhance design processes. Implement best practices for accessible design principles and ensure compliance withHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Art, Advertising, English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, or related field of study is required.
Graduate level coursework in related field is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of professional experience in art direction and/or graphic design required.
Experience working within a non-profit or healthcare environment is preferred.
Experience with project management tools (i.e., Workzone and Monday) is preferred.
Minimum pay range
USD $48,925.76/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $83,900.75/Yr.
Vacancy ID 10943
Pos. Category Public Relations/Marketing
Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave
# of Hours 40.00
Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department : Name PR and Marketing
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet