Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:
Develop complex creative concepts and designs for marketing collateral, digital and social advertising for external and internal audiences, generating support for our mission through blood donations. This includes being fully proficient with direct-to-consumer and B2B marketing tactics, such as, email, banner ads, posters/flyers, direct mail, digital invitations, e-books, interactive brochures, and newsletters. Apply specialized technical expertise to solve issues and assist on projects with a complex scope, size and/or risk resulting in fresh and inspiring creative that is consistent with the brand. Primary responsibility is Spanish language asset development but may assist with English language assets also.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
• Create innovative design solutions including graphics and/or environments for key brand visual assets.
• Responsible for the layout, design, and production activities to produce quality complex graphic-design artwork. Create presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts.
• Work in collaboration with project team members to ensure client expectations and engagement requirements are met. Communicate with vendors and external consultants.
• Create innovative and thoughtful design solutions to complex brand and communications problems.
• Actively gain complex knowledge of current trends, color, technology, and other related design influences. Use knowledge and research to create innovative solutions.
Scope: Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills/knowledge.
Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Spanish language fluency (oral and written) REQUIRED
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills. Superior analytical, conceptual and design abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work on a team.
• HTML coding experience along with CSS, MAC OS, Adobe Campaign, Adobe Creative Suite (specific proficiency in Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator and After Effects).
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications):
• Experience with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards preferred.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with up to 5% Match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and Recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
