17 Sep
Temporary Manager, Digital & Graphic Design
Virginia, Alexandria 00000 Alexandria USA

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This is a temporary position for up to three (3) months with the option to extend if needed

Please Note: Thank you for your application and interest in United Way Worldwide. These uncertain times have disrupted our workflows and extended many application review timelines. Our promise to you, the candidate, is that we will contact you once there is an update on the position/s for which you applied. Thank you for your patience.

Responsible for the conceptualization, design, execution, and delivery of digital, social media, animated graphics, and traditional media assets that are a compelling embodiment of the United Way brand. Manages a variety of concurrent design projects for multiple internal stakeholders - from concept through post-delivery - and is responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a high level of quality. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills to manage all aspects of the UWW digital asset platform (Saepio MarketPort) used by local United Ways including organizing assets, coding/uploading design templates, and overall site maintenance. Participates in the development of team action plans, work processes and systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at an exceptionally high level:

  • Work closely with UWW internal stakeholders to conceptualize, design, execute, and deliver interactive digital media including but not limited to: email marketing and social media assets (static and animated), digital publications, marketing/ product collateral (print and digital) and other graphic media for UWW internal stakeholders, local United Ways, and high-profile national partners.

  • Provide design support for United Way's flagship website (unitedway.org) ,subsidiary websites and other publicly available digital projects.
  • Ensure technical compliance with United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines (including Digital Standards) across all design work.
  • Provide technical assistance to UWW internal stakeholders and local United Ways, on an as-needed basis, to resolve design questions and support compliance with the United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines.

  • Maintain efficient and scalable production of all digital assets - re: templates, resizing and versioning.
  • Familiarity of IP and image copyright laws/regulations to help better protect the brand and act as the organization’s subject matter expert in this area.
  • Properly manage and organize all final digital and social media assets including: accessible organization, tagging, distributing, archiving and storage (including all applicable sites).
  • Execute other duties, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Visual Arts or Graphic Design preferred)or commensurate experience

  • At least three to five years of progressive experience in a similar role.
  • Significant professional experience and advanced proficiency in: AfterEffects, CSS, Dreamweaver, HTML5, Lightroom, WordPress, PowerPoint; and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of Software, including: InDesign, Photoshop, Spark, and Illustrator.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Figma, JIRA and Confluence.
  • Strong familiarity with illustration, electronic communications and social media platforms as well as an immaculate sense of typography.
  • Experience with Saepio MarketPort or equivalent online digital marketing asset management platform.
  • Superb detail orientation; ensuring technical compliance for all assets in alignment with United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines (and Digital Guidelines).
  • Strong project and time management skills, with a proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time, within budget and with a high level of quality; proven ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated relationship management expertise, preferably in a large decentralized, matrix organization; non-profit experience a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as detail orientation.
  • Must be a creative and innovative digital and graphic designer with a keen understanding of how to leverage digital/social graphics to clearly define and articulate the United Way brand in a compelling way, spanning varying applications and audiences.
  • Must be a team-oriented with a strategic and collaborative approach to creative development in a demanding fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
  • Agency experience a plus.

Design portfolio required: PDF portfolio upload (or URL to online portfolio) is a requirement for consideration.

This position is located in Alexandria, Virginia

About United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail katherine.graham@uww.unitedway.org or call 703-683-7860 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.

UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE

We take the broadest possible view of diversity.

We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.

We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems.

We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work.

We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities.

Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person in every community.

LIVE UNITED.

Thank you for your interest in employment with United Way Worldwide. You will be contacted if your qualifications are a good match and you are selected for an interview.

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