Associate, Design

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Since 1984, Share Our Strength® has led the fight against hunger and poverty by inspiring and organizing individuals and businesses to share their strengths. Today, through the No Kid Hungry campaign, Share Our Strength is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need. No child should go hungry in America – we’re on our way to making that a reality and we want you to join us.

We’re bold, creative, always open to new ideas, and 100% dedicated to our mission.

This position is preferably based in Washington, DC, but could be fully remote for the right candidate. The position offers a salary range of $60k-$65k.

• Work with the Senior Manager, other designers and the Brand team to develop consistent, innovative design for all of the organization’s social channels as well as other digital content including ads, websites, data visualization, infographics, motion graphics, etc.
• Assist with design and production work of branded marketing and event materials, as needed.
• As the design team’s point of contact for social engagement, work closely with our social media team to develop compelling visual content and ideas to elevate the brand, both as part of the brand’s long term strategic vision as well as during rapid response moments.
• Monitor and report on social media content trends, technology changes, and innovations in the landscape. Explore and implement new ideas, analyze and identify effective content, and test content variations.
• Maintain a consistent visual brand presence across our social media properties (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Linked In, etc.)
• Work closely with other teams to create and update PowerPoint decks and resources to help secure successful partnerships and aid in fundraising goals.
• Lead the creation of Canva specific manage updates of all templated materials for teams across the organization. Help manage and deploy a library of templated assets.
  • Work closely with program and field teams to identify design needs and provide templated solutions.
• Support illustration efforts for all campaigns and programs.
• Execute production and design support on a wide variety of print projects, working directly with printers and other external vendors to garner quotes and produce quality materials. Must be able to pre-press materials to go to print.
• Create and update fact sheets, postcards and other collateral material. General updates of all templated materials for teams across the organization.
• Help maintain design team processes, digital asset management platform, traffic systems and production timelines.
• Download and organize photos from events and site visits. Research stock photography options as needed.
• Retouch and edit photos.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in communication arts or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of demonstrated graphic design experience (nonprofit and/or agency experience a plus).
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) required.
• Knowledge of other Adobe software including Premiere, XD, After Effects, as well as experience with Cap Cut, Canva, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, HTML/CSS and Word Press are a plus.
• Proven skills in typography, layout, and branding, and enthusiasm for new design trends and technological resources.
• Familiarity with digital platforms, including the most up-to-date digital trends and user and social media best practices.
• Strong illustration skills, and ability to adapt to branding style.
• Knowledge and experience with project management platforms, familiarity of Asana is a plus.
• Experience with video production and/or photography skills are a plus.
• General understanding of printing methods and print production.
• Must be able to learn new technology applications for communications and design.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances in a busy environment while maintaining a creative approach to solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability…