Sr. Graphic Designer - APLA Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, the Sr. Graphic Designer, will assist on a wide range of complex graphic designs and content creation for a variety of products and purposes.                     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in the creation of visual materials, branding guidelines, and design principles for the organization and its associated programs, departments, campaigns, initiatives, and events.
• Ensure brand fidelity across platforms and materials, for both internal and external audiences.
• Provide guidance to, collaborate with, and supervise the work of an additional team member.
• Contribute to the creative process; brainstorm and collaborate to consistently deliver high-quality work while staying true to our values and patients/clients.
• Work daily to assist with various complex projects.
• Transform concepts into visual executions with a fast turnaround.
• Meet with internal stakeholders to take projects from concept to execution in a timely manner.
• Liaise with vendors, agencies, contractors, and coordinators as needed.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years’ experience or HS and 5+ years equivalent work experience in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Interactive/Media Design, Marketing, or similar field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Well-organized with digital filing and daily tasks with astute attention to detail
• Must be extremely creative and have the ability to balance bold thinking with the flexibility to compromise and finish the task at hand
• Takes direction well, especially when it comes to design feedback
• Intimate understanding of design, branding, and digital best practices
• Great eye for typography and typeface selection
• Proficient knowledge of file sharing platforms and file archiving principles
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite Photo retouching experience preferred
• Copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading skills preferred
• Experience working in healthcare, social justice, or advocacy, and/or with the LGBTQ+ community, people with HIV, and underserved communities preferred

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of written Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, social media platforms, and web design a plus

Ability to:

• Able to keep on schedule and multi-task in a busy, production-intensive environment
• Ability to be flexible with schedule during critical projects and deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.