YMCA Of Metro Atlanta is hiring: Manager of Creative Services in Atlanta

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Brand and Creative Services, the Manager of Creative Services is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, providing both traditional and digital creative support to advance the YMCA's mission.

The ideal candidate should be visually creative, a self-starter, and possess strong organizational and project management skills. The ability to shift quickly between "thinking" and "doing" across multiple projects-from concept to completion-is essential. We are looking for a collaborative team player who can work effectively in a dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Develop creative materials for membership and program promotion, advertising for paid media, digital marketing, sports partnerships, and event collateral. Materials will include Print, Digital and Animation/Video that adhere to YMCA Brand Guidelines.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to conceptualize design visuals based on job outlines.
• Manage and optimize online templating software.
• Prepare rough design drafts and present ideas, receive constructive feedback and work collaboratively to enhance the final product.
• Stay up to date on new design apps and software introduced within the department.
• Ensure consistency of design across traditional and digital platforms.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in arts, design, marketing, or a related field and 3+ years of graphic design experience OR high school diploma and 5+ years of graphic design experience
• Proficiency in animation and short video design/editing through Adobe After Effects
• General understanding of marketing strategy and how to effectively target appropriate audiences through designed assets
• Strong design experience, demonstrated through a creative portfolio. Interview will include a review of some key portfolio case studies
• Must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MarCom team
• Strong technical skills and solid knowledge of design principles
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects on tight deadlines in a self-motivated and prioritized manner
• Must be able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work within deadlines on multiple projects
• Ability to learn new marketing software platforms and adapt to a rapidly changing industry
• Excellent spelling and proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe After Effects, in a Mac-based environment
• Hybrid work schedule. 3 days in office, 2 days remote

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of graphic design experience
• Agency experience is highly desirable
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.
• Experience with Marq and Drupal is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft apps and SharePoint within a Teams environment is helpful but not required.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:
YMCA Leadership and Learning Center