Creative Designer Job at Youth Villages
Overview:
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization. Responsibilities:
Youth Villages is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our creative team in designing and implementing campaigns, initiatives, and projects. You would be a Communications team member tasked with creating compelling creative ideas and maintaining and supporting our existing brand.
**Please note this is not a remote position. The Graphic Designer is an office-based position.
Qualifications:
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Program Overview
Youth Villages is seeking a Graphic Designer to join our creative team in designing and implementing campaigns, initiatives, and projects. You would be a Communications team member tasked with creating compelling creative ideas and maintaining and supporting our existing brand.
The Graphic Designer will ensure that all work aligns with Youth Villages' brand, mission, and values. The candidate will create digital assets for multimedia and graphics projects, including websites, mobile, digital signage, landing pages, advertising, PowerPoint presentations, and emails. Additional support with design and execute print needs for printed marketing collateral & program materials. Projects will typically include all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production. Includes but not limited to: Graphic Design, Video, Web, Presentations, Multi-Media, and Printing. All candidates are required to submit a portfolio.
Position Overview
Position Overview
Create and maintain digital and print brand materials - advertisements, email designs, event materials, marketing collateral, presentations, social assets, web layouts and graphics, videos, and more.
- Creative, detail-minded self-starter with a strong, clean visual design sense
- Works well independently and with a team and displays excellent follow-through and self-initiative.
- Proficiency with print design, preparing files for print, and experience working with print vendors.
- Elevate our brand by creating and maintaining a high visual bar across all design touchpoints.
- Pitch creative ideas, employ visual storytelling, and collaborate with the team to launch projects.
- Working with tight deadlines, take a project from ideation to completion, which includes preparing final files for print and digital
- Temperament to have creative design reviewed multiple times with feedback from various parties.
- Review deliverables for technical accuracy, design consistency, application, and performance.
- Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts, while maintaining the established brand style.
- Design within templates and create new templates for increased efficiency.
- Attend and participate in events as needed and/or assigned
- Understanding of design principles and techniques: creative process; briefing; creative concept development; visual storytelling; traditional and vector illustration; composition; layout; photo manipulation; typography; file preparation
- Stay current on the latest design trends and tools to bring new ideas to our work.
**Please note this is not a remote position. The Graphic Designer is an office-based position.
Qualifications:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following is preferred: Marketing, Design, Graphic Design, Advertising, Web Design, Multi-Media Design, Media Design, Art, Computer Arts, and/or other related certification or equivalent knowledge and experience
- 2+ years of agency or corporate design experience in executing digital design projects is required, including but not limited to: Graphic design, social media content, and content development
- Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite CC with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; familiarity with Adobe XD, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects (for Mac) is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
- Additional experience with a Digital Asset Management (DAM) tool or project management system (Wrike) is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in design layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, and print
- Strong inclination for organization, process adherence, and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- The ability to work flexible hours to meet tight deadlines when necessary
- Able to work efficiently across multiple projects and platforms while ensuring on-time delivery
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS
- Web design/coding skills, a plus
- All candidates are required to submit a portfolio.
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
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