Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Art Students League of New York is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join its Marketing and Creative Services team.

Working closely with the team’s Director, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for the layout, design, and project management of a variety of design deliverables including print and digital (e.g., posters, catalogs, mailers, ad units, graphics for use in web, email, and social media). A key responsibility will be to ensure that all creative follows the League’s brand guidelines and supports a unified look and feel. Candidates must be able to manage the execution of graphic design projects from start to finish and should be adept at navigating competing priorities, tracking deadlines, and working directly with stakeholders to receive feedback and ensure successful delivery of completed projects.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement to ensure the seamless operation of development systems and processes in support of the Art Students League’s mission.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop impactful creative concepts across multiple print and digital projects.
• Manage the full creative process from concept through completion.
• Partner cross-departmentally to ensure deliverables are done on time and budget.
• Develop graphic design solutions that address the needs of multiple departments at the League, including Marketing, Development, Curatorial, and Editorial. Projects include, but are not limited to, poster and brochure design, mailing, ad units (print and digital), graphics for use in web, email marketing, and on social media, merchandise and brand application design, graphics for video projects, book and catalog design, event collateral, presentations, and web design layouts.
• Help plan, streamline and optimize the creative process.
• Work across the organization to teach and inform other teams and departments about brand guidelines and best practices.
• Partner with external agencies to help steer the creative direction of major projects, campaigns, and initiatives.

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‍UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS JOB

• A strong visual aesthetic of typography, layout and art direction.
• Solid understanding of great design elements across different media.
• The ability to translate strategy into design solutions.
• Mastery of industry-standard software used in graphic design, with the ability to create user-friendly templates that may be used by non-designer team members.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for design.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while efficiently and effectively managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to address feedback from and build creative consensus with stakeholders across the organization including Marketing, Development, Curatorial, Editorial, and leadership.
• Ability to work with and lead other designers and/or external agency partners to supplement resources as needed.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint a plus.
• Ability to produce simply animated graphics a plus.

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JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Degree(s) Required/Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Advertising or equivalent experience.

Years of Experience Desired:
3 – 5 years’ experience in a graphic design position.

Industry or Product Knowledge:

Experience working in-house at an arts or educational nonprofit and an ability to manage multiple projects independently, a plus.

Computer Experience:

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software. Experience working with PowerPoint a plus.

Additional Skills/Abilities Helpful:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proactive and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY:

The salary range for this position is $70,000- $75,000, depending on a candidate’s background and experience.In addition, this position is eligible for the League’s full range of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans as well as other fringe benefits offered through the Art Students League of New York.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume along with a cover note letting us know why your background and experience makes you the perfect candidate for the Graphic Designer position.

Note: this position is an on-site position.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the many resumes we receive we are only able to reply to those candidates who are selected for an interview. Thank you for your understanding.

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