Graphic Designer (Remote)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States.  

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives in order to have the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a Graphic Designer

In this role, you'll create high-quality, engaging, on-brand visual designs such as marketing collateral – with a focus on corporate publications, presentations and digital content that supports the organization’s branding, marketing, and communications efforts across various channels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and external agencies, to ensure that all visual content supports the organization’s strategic objectives and meets brand standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a creative mindset along with strong project management skills, has proven experience in graphics and brand design to help activate brands across various media channels with a focus on print in digital. The candidate should have experience working within a corporate communications design layout, excellent craft skills to tailor communications to meet the needs of the target audience while working within strict brand guidelines and pushing the boundaries of innovative design are essential creative skills. The candidate is proficient in managing a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal clients, vendors, and key customers. The job demands excellent design skills for print and digital media, a real understanding of the importance of content in communications, and a proven ability to juggle deadlines. This position is fully remote.

What you will bring to the table

• Develop an understanding of Susan G. Komen’s visual identity and ensure consistent treatment in all design work -- technically accurate, audience-appropriate, on-brand visual content.
• Create visual marketing communication materials that convey messages in an effective and impactful manner, transforming complex information and data into clear, concise, and visually engaging designs. This includes but not limited to graphics, layouts, and templates for digital and print media such as presentations, brochures, corporate annual and sustainability reports, internal and external employee communications, social media content, website graphics, digital ads, and email campaigns.
• Develop and maintain design templates, style guides, and visual brand standards for all branded and corporate marketing materials and content. 
• Maintain a library of design assets, including logos, images, templates, and other visual elements, to ensure easy access and consistency across the organization.
• Ensure all visual materials are consistent with the organization’s brand guidelines and reinforce the corporate identity across all channels.
• Ensure all digital designs are optimized for usability, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices.
• Size, retouch, and color-correct images for internal and external publication.
• Research and obtain stock images.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimize design elements for better user engagement and conversion rates.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to understand project requirements, develop creative concepts, and execute design solutions that effectively communicate key messages.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project deadlines.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends, tools and technologies to continuously improve the quality and impact of visual content.

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit, corporate, or agency setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design software.
• Proficiency in presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design skills and experience in both digital and print media.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, passion for creating visually impactful designs and presentations, as well as the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of data visualization principles to create high-quality, engaging and easily understood visuals, charts, and infographics.
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing is a plus.
• Knowledge of web design and UX/UI principles is a plus.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to work with a sense of urgency under demanding deadlines.
• Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be less than 5% depending on our business needs, team meetings, if any.

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

• Approximate salary of $49,000 to $65,000, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction.  Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market.  Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States (we do not employ in AK, DE, ID, ME, MT, NM, RI, SD, UT, WV, WY).  In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.