American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society is hiring: MK42P3 Creative Svcs Designer in Washington
American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, United States, 20022
Position Summary
The American Chemical Society is seeking a graphic designer to join our dynamic and award-winning design team. The candidate is responsible for the production of high-quality visual assets for print and digital projects. Applies visual and technical design excellence to support the execution of creative concepts. Works closely with the creative director to enhance and innovate marketing strategies. Follow established visual identity guidelines while serving as a brand advocate for all ACS colleagues.
Here's what you will be doing:
Produce graphics for print, digital, email, social
Leverage technical and aesthetic expertise in developing layouts and visual assets to increase the impact of ACS.
Ensure design compliance with project needs, accessibility, and visual brand standards
Support the development and execution of stunning creative concepts
Attend and participate in collaborative brainstorming sessions
Work with a broad range of internal stakeholders to complete projects on time and on brand
Maintain and improve digital assets systems
Actively seek and incorporate feedback on project contributions
Build and maintain a mastery of emerging design trends and best practices
Produce multiple versions of assets according to each channel's requirements
Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Desired Skills and Experience: Curious about science.
Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design or related field
3+ years of graphic design experience in an agency setting
A strong portfolio with impactful, imaginative design work for print and digital
Proven understanding of layout, color, typography and illustrations
Experience designing end-to-end creative solutions from concept to pre-production
Ability to effectively present and support design recommendations according to the project brief
Willingness to contribute to creative development and brainstorming sessions
Comfortable working with a range of internal stakeholders across multiple departments
Outstanding written, verbal and visual communication skills
Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
Expert with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g.: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Experience with storyboard and motion design
Experience and working knowledge of HTML, CSS, animation, AI and Ceros is a plus.
This role is based in our Washington, DC office. The Communications Division employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days (Tue/Wed) per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $71,000 - $90,000 per year.
ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)