Brand and Creative Designer

Our nonprofit client in Alexandria is looking for a brand and design specialist to join their team. The designer will develop and execute collateral and advertising materials to support the nonprofit's mission and initiatives.

This is a contract-to-hire position: 3-6 month contract, then convert to a full-time employee. The client requires a hybrid schedule (Tuesday-Thursday). All McKinley roles include a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage external marketing and design agencies and consultants

Maintain branding and graphic design elements of marketing activities (advertising, print, and digital collateral, publications, etc.) used to deliver coordinated brand and corporate messages, promotions, and creative content

Implement and track the production of graphic communications projects, create project deadlines, develop workflows, and monitor expenses

Execute graphic communications projects communicate progress request approvals from stakeholders as required, and manage graphic communication project files

Develop and design digital and printed advertising materials

Manage design concept, layout, and edits for annual reports and manage print production and mailings; event collateral for tradeshows, and act as photographer for office events

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in design, marketing or other applicable areas

4+ years of experience in related positions

Experience designing a wide variety of projects, from social media graphics to booklets to magazine-length marketing pieces and annual reports

Experience coordinating with vendors for both graphic design and production work and brand management

McKinley Marketing Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Opportunity for all is central to our mission. We strive to reaffirm our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We push ourselves to new heights to embrace ongoing change and creativity. With this as our goal, we are proud to have reached individuals with diverse backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our mission forward.