Senior Designer

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For over 100 years, PPFA has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a dynamic and effective Senior Designer to ensure material are engaging for target audiences, communicates messaging effectively across digital, social and print media, and reflects PPFA's brand. The ideal candidate works quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines. The Senior Designer is housed within the CXO Division and works as part of the internal Creative team. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and illustrate for digital and social channels across the organization(s). Work to include design for printed materials, campaign collateral, presentations, merchandise, ads, and support for motion graphics and video projects.
• Ensure that all material is of very high quality, reflects/advances the organization's goals, is delivered on time, and adheres to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with core teams to understand the goals and target audiences for specific initiatives and projects, and develop creative concepts with the design director and team that advance those goals.
• Take initiative to develop proposals for different types of material, design directions, and creative concepts.
• In close coordination with Design Director and Creative Director, proactively identify opportunities for graphic design to strengthen existing activities, mission and goals of organization(s).
• Review design drafts with Design Director to get critical feedback.
• Provide input into brand direction, along with other staff across teams with design responsibilities. 

REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Bachelor's degree in related field and additional training. Advanced degree a plus.
• 5-8 years of related experience developing strong graphic design.
• Candidates will be required to present a portfolio of relevant professional work for review as part of the interview process.
• Strong visual sense and be able to produce high-quality visual materials in an extensive variety of media, working both alone and in a team.
• Must have superior typography skills and be fluent in all major graphic design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite).
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the entire chain of production from concept to delivery for many types of collateral and merchandise.
• Must have interest and ability to remain current with rapidly changing design, production, and distribution technologies.
• Knowledge of web and digital product design.
• Knowledge of photography principles and formats, and experience with photo editing. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES /OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences and communicating with culturally diverse audiences.
• Creative and capable of developing modem, sophisticated, dynamic design.
• Self-motivated, highly-organized, goal-oriented team player.
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Must be a strong communicator, conscientious, and highly motivated. 

TRAVEL

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DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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