MK42P3 Creative Svcs Designer

Position Summary

The American Chemical Society is seeking a graphic designer to join our dynamic and award-winning design team. The candidate is responsible for the production of high-quality visual assets for print and digital projects. Applies visual and technical design excellence to support the execution of creative concepts. Works closely with the creative director to enhance and innovate marketing strategies. Follow established visual identity guidelines while serving as a brand advocate for all ACS colleagues.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Produce graphics for print, digital, email, social
• Leverage technical and aesthetic expertise in developing layouts and visual assets to increase the impact of ACS.
• Ensure design compliance with project needs, accessibility, and visual brand standards
• Support the development and execution of stunning creative concepts
• Attend and participate in collaborative brainstorming sessions
• Work with a broad range of internal stakeholders to complete projects on time and on brand
• Maintain and improve digital assets systems
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback on project contributions
• Build and maintain a mastery of emerging design trends and best practices
• Produce multiple versions of assets according to each channel's requirements
• Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Curious about science.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design or related field
• 3+ years of graphic design experience in an agency setting
• A strong portfolio with impactful, imaginative design work for print and digital
• Proven understanding of layout, color, typography and illustrations
• Experience designing end-to-end creative solutions from concept to pre-production
• Ability to effectively present and support design recommendations according to the project brief
• Willingness to contribute to creative development and brainstorming sessions
• Comfortable working with a range of internal stakeholders across multiple departments
• Outstanding written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
• Expert with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g.: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Expert with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with storyboard and motion design
• Experience and working knowledge of HTML, CSS, animation, AI and Ceros is a plus.

This role is based in our Washington, DC office. The Communications Division employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days (Tue/Wed) per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose. This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $71,000 - $90,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.