The Yale Club of New York City
Communications Graphic Designer
The Yale Club of New York City, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
The Communications Graphic Designer will support the Communications Director in executing visual design and content creation across various communication platforms. This role involves graphic design, brand-building, copywriting, copy editing, and digital content management for all internal and external club communications, website, social media, and marketing materials. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the brand's visual identity and ensuring consistency across all communications, including publications, posters, signage, menu editing, and logo design.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
•Design and create engaging visuals for the weekly e-newsletter, bi-monthly e-magazine, year-end review, annual report, club signage, digital reader boards, internal employee communications, and social media assets.
•Draft and edit copy for club communications, ensuring written content is on-brand, clear, and engaging.
•Edit and update club menus, ensuring consistency with branding and style guidelines.
•Assist in the design and maintenance of the club's website and mobile app, ensuring up-to-date and visually appealing content.
•Develop and implement creative logo designs and branding materials that align with the club's established visual identity.
•Work closely with the Communications Director to ensure cohesive messaging and branding across all channels.
•Manage and update digital signage, ensuring the club's message is consistent and aligned with current promotions or events.
•Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and execute internal and external event and program communications.
•Maintain organized files for all design and communication projects for future reference and consistency.
•Provide creative input and support for marketing and promotional campaigns, contributing to overall communications strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
• Graphic Design & Content Creation:
Create visually appealing graphics and layouts for newsletters, signage, e-magazines, menus, and other promotional materials.
• Copy writing & Editing:
Draft, proofread, and edit communications for clarity, consistency, and impact.
• Branding & Visual Identity:
Ensure all design work and communications reflect the club's brand identity and style guide.
• Content Management:
Help manage, organize, and update content on the website, app, digital signage, and internal storage, ensuring information is current and engaging.
• Assist with Photo Shoots & Video Production:
Support the planning, execution, and editing of photo shoots and video projects, ensuring high-quality visual content aligns with the club's branding and communication goals.
• Collaboration & Innovation:
Work closely with the Communications Director and internal teams to brainstorm and implement new design and communication ideas.
Other Requirements:
•Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
•Regular in-person attendance required.
•Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
•Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
•Professional demeanor and appearance.
•Excellent communication skills, including email, written, phone, and verbal.
•Self-motivated, creative, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent.
•Familiar with web and app content management systems.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•Collaborative, proactive, and creative mindset.
Reasoning Abilities and Physical Demands:
•Ability to problem-solve, create and maintain schedules, and be both a prepared and flexible person.
•Establish and uphold positive and productive working relationships with members, guests and staff.
•Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
•Be organized, exercise sound judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand, follow and give clear verbal and written direction.
•Job routinely requires sitting, walking, talking, and use of a computer and telephone.
•Some travel is required.
Education and Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
•Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Canva.
•Previous experience in graphic design, copywriting, or communications role.
•Demonstrated success in developing and implementing marketing strategies, communications, programs, and initiatives.
•Experience with Mailchimp, SEO/SEM, Google Analytics.
•Photography and videography skills desired.
Essential functions listed on this job description are not all inclusive. Communications Director and Director of Membership & Marketing may assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $70,000
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
The Communications Graphic Designer will support the Communications Director in executing visual design and content creation across various communication platforms. This role involves graphic design, brand-building, copywriting, copy editing, and digital content management for all internal and external club communications, website, social media, and marketing materials. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining the brand's visual identity and ensuring consistency across all communications, including publications, posters, signage, menu editing, and logo design.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
•Design and create engaging visuals for the weekly e-newsletter, bi-monthly e-magazine, year-end review, annual report, club signage, digital reader boards, internal employee communications, and social media assets.
•Draft and edit copy for club communications, ensuring written content is on-brand, clear, and engaging.
•Edit and update club menus, ensuring consistency with branding and style guidelines.
•Assist in the design and maintenance of the club's website and mobile app, ensuring up-to-date and visually appealing content.
•Develop and implement creative logo designs and branding materials that align with the club's established visual identity.
•Work closely with the Communications Director to ensure cohesive messaging and branding across all channels.
•Manage and update digital signage, ensuring the club's message is consistent and aligned with current promotions or events.
•Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and execute internal and external event and program communications.
•Maintain organized files for all design and communication projects for future reference and consistency.
•Provide creative input and support for marketing and promotional campaigns, contributing to overall communications strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
• Graphic Design & Content Creation:
Create visually appealing graphics and layouts for newsletters, signage, e-magazines, menus, and other promotional materials.
• Copy writing & Editing:
Draft, proofread, and edit communications for clarity, consistency, and impact.
• Branding & Visual Identity:
Ensure all design work and communications reflect the club's brand identity and style guide.
• Content Management:
Help manage, organize, and update content on the website, app, digital signage, and internal storage, ensuring information is current and engaging.
• Assist with Photo Shoots & Video Production:
Support the planning, execution, and editing of photo shoots and video projects, ensuring high-quality visual content aligns with the club's branding and communication goals.
• Collaboration & Innovation:
Work closely with the Communications Director and internal teams to brainstorm and implement new design and communication ideas.
Other Requirements:
•Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
•Regular in-person attendance required.
•Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
•Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
•Professional demeanor and appearance.
•Excellent communication skills, including email, written, phone, and verbal.
•Self-motivated, creative, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent.
•Familiar with web and app content management systems.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•Collaborative, proactive, and creative mindset.
Reasoning Abilities and Physical Demands:
•Ability to problem-solve, create and maintain schedules, and be both a prepared and flexible person.
•Establish and uphold positive and productive working relationships with members, guests and staff.
•Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
•Be organized, exercise sound judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand, follow and give clear verbal and written direction.
•Job routinely requires sitting, walking, talking, and use of a computer and telephone.
•Some travel is required.
Education and Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
•Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) and Canva.
•Previous experience in graphic design, copywriting, or communications role.
•Demonstrated success in developing and implementing marketing strategies, communications, programs, and initiatives.
•Experience with Mailchimp, SEO/SEM, Google Analytics.
•Photography and videography skills desired.
Essential functions listed on this job description are not all inclusive. Communications Director and Director of Membership & Marketing may assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $70,000