Graphic Design and Web Specialist - Church World Service

About CWS:

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose:

The Graphic Design and Web Specialist is a new position on the CWS marketing team and was developed to expand our capacity in the areas of graphic and web design. The person in this position will manage a wide variety of creative projects – ranging from high-quality graphic design using Illustrator and InDesign, to the development of web pages, forms, events/campaigns, and marketing email messages using various platforms, page builders and HTML/CSS. 

Responsibilities:

Creative development of print materials, digital assets, websites and marketing emails

• Create web, email and social graphics, digital ads and other assets consistent with campaign themes and objectives.
• Assist with the design of reports and other documents, often working with staff to translate technical and program content into user-friendly designs that are engaging, appropriate for the intended audience and optimized for print production and/or digital sharing.
• Build and maintain well-designed and optimized landing pages on multiple WordPress sites, using the provided theme and page builder, and using HTML and CSS customizations as appropriate.
• Assist with the creation and design of online forms using a variety of platforms (Gravity Forms, FormAssembly, GetFeedback and Typeform).
• Configure, design and independently manage new fundraising campaign sites using our two peer-to-peer platforms.
• Assist with the design of email templates and reusable components using email-friendly HTML in our marketing automation platform.
• Develop and manage a schedule for website testing and site design reviews.

 

Other responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of our digital asset management system and photo library, particularly for the archival of final design files.
• Assist with quarterly marketing reports and review processes.
• Stay updated on design best practices, including industry standards related to graphic, web and email design.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with graphic design and proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• A portfolio of design work that demonstrates understanding of layouts, typography, color, composition and other design basics.
• Experience and proficiency with WordPress site development and maintenance, including page creation, plugin usage, HTML and CSS.
• Willingness and initiative to learn new skills related to the work, at times in an independent, self-directed manner.
• Desire to work in a creative, dynamic environment, collaborating frequently with teams of mostly remote staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, capable and committed to completing and exceeding goals.
• Flexible, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and shift to new priorities when needed.
• A four-year degree in a related field of study is preferred.

 

 

 

Benefits :CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:    - 403 (b) Retirement Plan                                               - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance                                                  - Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days Off after 2 Years)  - 14 Official Holidays  - 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)                                      - Life Insurance and AD&D                                             - Long Term and Short-Term Disability                                                  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                                                 - Health Savings Account                                               - Flexible Spending Accounts      - Commuter Benefits