Associate, Creative & Branding

American College of Cardiology Foundation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

American College of Cardiology Foundation - Washington, DC seeks an Associate, Creative & Branding to design and production across print, digital, presentation, and display formats. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud on Macintosh and a strong understanding of visual identity systems are essential.

You will work under the Team Leader in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, delivering on-brand creative work with attention to detail, collaboration, and timelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud on Macintosh; Canva knowledge.
Strong portfolio across print and digital design.
Knowledge of visual identity systems and typography.
Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative.
Experience preparing artwork for press; deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

Create original graphic design and production for marketing assets.
Ensure on-brand design across collateral, campaigns, and displays.
Manage projects to meet budget and deadlines.
Collaborate with teams to reflect inputs from business lines.
Maintain organized project files and archives.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand guidelines

Typography

Adobe CC

Canva

Print & digital design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Macintosh platform

Job description

Position Title

Associate, Creative & Branding

Location

Washington, DC, United States

Department

Creative Branding

Description

Job Description

The Creative and Branding Associate is a graphic designer on ACC's Creative and Branding team within Marketing & Communications, responsible for original design and design production across print, digital, presentation, and display formats. The role requires a high level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite on the Macintosh platform and a working understanding of brand and visual identity systems, and operates under the day-to-day direction of the Team Leader, Creative and Branding.

Responsibilities

Key deliverables and objectives:

Original, on-brand design work across the full range of marketing and communications formats — collateral systems, ad campaigns, newsletters, magazines, exhibits, and more
Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to the creative and business objectives set for each assignment
Accurate, up-to-date creative asset management (photography, fonts, software, art materials) so the team can work efficiently
Organized, current project files and archives on shared servers per department standards

This is an individual-contributor design role with no direct reports and no departmental budget ownership. The Associate is accountable for delivering individual projects within their assigned budgets and for recommending cost-saving or efficiency solutions, in partnership with the Creative and Branding Production Manager, but does not hold budget authority.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate exercises creative and technical judgement in executing design work and recommending cost or production solutions, but works within brand guidelines and accepts project assignments from the Team Leader — direction on priorities and scope comes from above, while execution and problem-solving on individual projects is largely self-directed. The role requires regular judgement calls around production feasibility, budget, and postal/printing regulations. Primary interactions are with the Team Leader and Creative and Branding team (assignment and collaboration), the Production Manager (budget and production feasibility), and marketing/communications teams and other business lines across the College (gathering input and ensuring projects reflect their needs).

Create original graphic design and design production for marketing and communications projects, in keeping with ACC's visual and brand identity guidelines
Partner with marketing and communications teams to ensure projects reflect the expertise and input of relevant business lines across the College
Manage assigned projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets creative and business objectives
Work with the Creative and Branding Production Manager to keep projects within budget and compliant with postal regulations; recommend solutions that improve creative results and/or reduce costs
Accept assignments from the Team Leader and collaborate with the Creative and Branding team to deliver projects from concept to completion — collateral systems, ad campaigns, newsletters, magazines, exhibits, and similar formats
Maintain creative asset files and resources, including stock and assignment photography, fonts, software and updates, and art materials
Manage individual project workload through the team's web-based job tracking system
Organize project files per department standards and keep shared-server project archives current for team access
Demonstrate ongoing personal and professional commitment to collaborating with the marketing and communications team, supporting members and business areas, and fostering creative excellence

Success measures:

% of projects passing brand-standards QC review on first submission
On‑time, on‑budget delivery rate for assigned projects
Turnaround time on standard design requests
Positive feedback/re‑engagement from marketing & communications partners on creative quality

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of professional graphic design experience
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) on the Macintosh platform, with working knowledge of Canva; knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro
Thorough knowledge of visual identity systems and the graphic support needs of a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven creative team in an association environment
A technically and creatively strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency across graphic design disciplines and a solid understanding of communication design and typography principles
Knowledge of industry standards for preparing artwork for press
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to give and receive constructive feedback within a collaborative team
Strong commitment to completing design assignments within budget and deadline while adhering to brand standards and marketing objectives
Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment

Desired Qualifications

Experience in publication design
Proficient knowledge of Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro for video editing
Experience with photography, including basic knowledge and use of Canon cameras
Experience in the creative services/communications department of a large association, corporation, design studio, or advertising agency
Active membership and participation in professional graphic design societies

About Us

At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.

We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all for more than 75 years. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that envisions a world where science, innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.

Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 60,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as a great place to work, please visit our site, www.acc.org/jobs.

What We Offer

insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long‑term disability, and supplemental options)
generous paid time off (pre‑loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut‑down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half‑day summer Fridays)
tuition assistance
a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service
and much more!
You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings.

ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. The salary ranges for will vary based on the local labor market; ACC’s Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.

EEOC: ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Katie Sarreal, HR Business Partner at ksarreal@acc.org or (202)375‑6351.

Salary Range

70,000-76,000

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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