Graphic Designer - American Humane

American Humane is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer. This position will be hybrid out of our Washington, DC office.  American Humane is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

For more than 100 years American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people.  We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security. Through our innovative leadership initiatives – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country – American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation.

Position summary:  
The Graphic Designer is responsible for developing and executing multimedia content that enhances American Humane’s marketing, demand generation, and branding strategies across various platforms. The role demands a creative and technical skill set, with a strong focus on graphic design, video production and editing, and digital marketing. 
 
The Graphic Designer will maintain the brand style guide and ensure that all creative materials adhere to established brand standards. The person in this position will collaborate with Communications, Event Marketing, Development and program leads to develop compelling creative that will help drive the organization to the next level.    

Responsibilities:

• Create new and original designs and execute file production from beginning to end. Materials include (but are not limited to) reports, infographics, brochures, banners, email templates, newsletters, internal communications, posters, signage, social media graphics, short and long-form videos, and event branding. 
• Project manage all design work from initial concepting through production, approval process, and delivery. 
• Ensure copy and graphics work in a cohesive manner to drive desired outcomes. (Copy provided from internal or freelance sources.) 
• Manage multiple assignments and internal clients simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and maintaining design quality and content accuracy. 
• Create and maintain files for all creative assets and resources. 
• Assist in implementation of new image library, including building out assets, identifying gaps and monitoring asset expiration dates over time. 
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize creativity and excellence in performance and delivery. 
• Supervise freelancers, agency partners and vendors as needed, working within budget and time parameters. 
• Develop a deep understanding of the brand’s visual language and ensure consistency in all design outputs. 
• Collaborate with internal clients including Marketing, Development, Communications, Event Marketing, and program leads to execute on-brand and engaging materials.  

Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• At least eight (8) years of digital production/design experience including video and motion graphics. 
• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in studio art, graphic design, or other relevant concentration preferred. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Proficient in design software InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. 
• Superior attention to visual details. 
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a geographically dispersed team and independently with limited supervision. 
• Ability to confidently communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing to a variety of internal audience levels. 
• Track record of completing assignments accurately, with quality work and attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Familiar with WordPress and HTML.  

Direct reports:  

• None

Physical demands and work environment: 

• Position will be a hybrid of office/telework with the position based out of the Washington, DC office location and regular telework schedule based on organizational policy, need and manager discretion. 
• Must be comfortable with animals, in particular dogs, in the office and at events. 
• May be opportunity for occasional travel. 
• Occasional weekend or evening work hours may be required. 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:
  • Look at and work on a computer screen for extended periods, and
  • Talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, video screen and in person.

American Humane’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane’s core values:

• Compassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others.
• Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions.
• Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.
• Loyalty to Mission  – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us.
• Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.
• Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.

American Humane (AH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering and growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the humane space.