Graphic Design Specialist

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. We are the largest private funder of Alzheimer research and the premier source of information and support for the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and their 15 million families and caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association was recently recognized as one of the top ten Best Nonprofits in 2018 in the Non-Profit Times 50 Best Places to Work. We are proud to say that this is the 8th year in a row that we’ve won this award! We offer an excellent work environment and career development opportunities, coupled with competitive benefits and pay.

https://www.alz.org

Position Details

Graphic Design Specialist
Job
Full-time
7/12/2018
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

The Specialist, Graphic Design, assists the Director, Strategic Communications by providing print design services for use in both Home Office and chapter network materials.

This position is based in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Home Office in downtown Chicago, IL and reports to the Associate Director, Graphic Design.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Designs print collateral for organization-wide initiatives (e.g. Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest Day) ensuring brand consistency. 
  • Designs and updates products and collateral for Shop for the Cause e-commerce website. 
  • Provides design support to chapter network. 
  • Maintains photo asset library through searching, identifying and uploading appropriate photos and uploading vendor drives. 
  • Uploads design files for vendors. 
  • Maintains archiving and tracking system for design projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or a related field 
  • Minimum 3 years of progressively complex graphic design experience 
  • Excellent, demonstrated graphic design skills 
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Google applications 
  • Ability to take projects from concept through completion 
  • Working knowledge of print production and publishing 
  • Working knowledge of media file types 
  • Experience with FTP sites and clear understanding of how they work 
  • Very collaborative and team-oriented; comfortable taking creative criticism 
  • Works effectively across groups through respect, knowledge and ability to persuade and influence 
  • Strategic, creative thinker able to focus on both the big picture and remain detail oriented 
  • Clear communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to adapt style for diverse audiences to influence response 
  • High energy level with the ability and willingness work evenings and weekends as required to complete projects 
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills and adapt to new technologies to meet changing needs

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