Graphic & Digital Designer London, England
International Rescue Committee
Full Time
London, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Requisition ID: req36458
Job Title: Graphic & Digital Designer
Sector: Marketing
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 65,000.00 - 75,000.00 Salary
Location: Remote USA - all locations, Remote UK - all locations
Job Description
More than 80 years after Albert Einstein helped create the International Rescue Committee, the number and intensity of humanitarian crises across the globe warrant a dose of Einstein-inspired vision. Every month, nearly one million people flee their homes because of conflicts or natural disasters.
The Content & Creative team, a core part of Marketing & Mobilization, consists of award-winning creative specialists and idea partners, developing powerful communications and experiences to engage audiences and ultimately to deliver on External Relations ambitions and objectives. Using creative mediums such as visual design, video, stunts, and storytelling, we tap into the expertise and talents of colleagues throughout the organization.
Job Overview
The Graphic & Digital Designer is a key contributor to the Content and Creative Studio team in creating compelling creative assets for digital and print. This person possesses a bold and modern design aesthetic with the ability to think and solve creative challenges. They’re also capable of collaborating and coordinating with other creative members of the team, as well as external partners, to ensure that creative is on-brand and consistent with the organization’s design and imagery guidelines. This design position builds compelling online digital assets, off-line collateral and engaging motion graphics content.
The job is fast paced – global emergencies happen without warning and we need to respond quickly, thoughtfully, and in a voice that is uniquely IRC. The person best suited for this role will have a passionate interest for humanitarian causes, informed of world events as well as awareness for current design and marketing trends.
Major Responsibilities:
- Partner with all clients, both domestically and internationally, to conceptualize and implement compelling best-in-class design adjusting for local markets and languages.
- Be responsible for the design of digital and print projects, from conception to completion, including reports, marketing brochures, toolkits, social media assets, campaign collateral and special projects.
- Conceptualize and create engaging social media content, including motion graphics, from the storyboard stage to completion.
- Craft creative solutions to address our marketing, brand awareness and fundraising needs. Create materials that are visually engaging for donors, prospects and advocates.
- Manage and execute brand enhancements and their rollout across style guides, toolkits, stakeholders.
- Provide visual brand oversight to global markets ensuring the use of our brand identity meets or exceeds guidelines. Maintain brand consistency throughout all projects.
- Develop and articulate compelling creative ideas/treatments with teams and for clients via mood-boards, storyboards and visual guidelines.
- Collaborate with the team's designers and Global Associate Director on visual content and provide support on digital design projects as needed.
- Act as liaison with outside vendors as needed
- Stay on track with emerging design trends and culture, attending events and engaging with the wider design community and report back to the team.
- Plus other assignments as needed by the Content & Creative Studio team.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Assoc. Director, Visual Design & UX
Other Internal and/or external contacts: The Graphic & Digital Designer is part of the Design function of the Content & Creative Studio in New York. They will work directly with IRC collaborators (internal) and, where indicated, with IRC Partners (external).
Job Requirements:
- B.F.A. in design with approximately 4-6 years of professional design experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong typographic ability
- An expert across various channels — both digital / motion / print
- Attention to details but the ability to think big picture
- The ability to challenge and push the design aesthetic, known for bringing new ideas
- A hands-on self-starter
- Demonstrate IRC values
Working Environment:
This role is remote full-time with East Coast hours. Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace from which they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.
At the IRC, we seek to build a welcoming, inclusive environment not only for our refugee clients, but for all of our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the strength found in the diversity of voices, experiences, and backgrounds who join us in our work. Fostering an inclusive culture with equitable practices is everyone's responsibility, and we regularly offer trainings and opportunities to learn more and find ways to do better. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or disability status. We are dedicated to ensuring that disabled individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. In your application, please feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns .
We recognize that few applicants may "check all the boxes," but that each person has their own unique strengths that they would bring to the table. In our commitment to building a diverse and authentic work culture, we invite you to apply anyway. You belong here.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).
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International Rescue Committee
www.rescue.org
New York, United States
David Miliband
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
