Junior Creative

Firstday-Foundation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstDay Foundation seeks a Junior Creative to advance branding and visual communications for affiliates and global clients. You will collaborate with the MBC team to design print and web materials, maintain brand consistency, and support public affairs, marketing and fundraising efforts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Fine Arts, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field, with at least two years of professional design experience in print and web.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute
• Two years of professional design experience in print and web
• Experience in an ad agency or fast-paced environment
• Strong branding and visual identity knowledge
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MBC team on strategic planning and client engagement
• Conceptualize and design print and web materials for public affairs, marketing and fundraising
• Design and develop reports, forms and other graphic documents for diverse audiences
• Design collateral for FirstDay Foundation affiliates
• Maintain brand consistency across marketing projects
• Design and distribute internal and external e-blasts, social media, brochures
• Design and update websites as needed
• Develop graphics to support social media efforts
• Coordinate production and distribution with vendors
• Assist with in-house printing, production and assembly

Skills

Branding concepts

Graphic design

Proofreading

Project management

Communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Wordpress / NetCommunity

Web design

Social media collateral

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Fine Arts, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Dreamweaver

Fireworks

Wordpress

NetCommunity

HTML/CSS

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Academic Requirement:Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Fine Arts, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field (experience may be substituted for education)Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in an ad agency or fast-paced communications environment• Experience writing client reports, proposals, or strategic documentsWork Experience:The Junior Creative must have a strong working knowledge of business branding and imaging theories and practices. Excellent graphic design and proofing skills are essential (minimum 2 years of professional design experience in print and web are required). This position works in a high-energy office that balances multiple creative projects taking place at one time that impact FirstDay Foundation operations worldwide.Position Summary:The Junior Creative plays an important role in advancing FirstDay Foundation’s mission and the missions of our clients (affiliate non-profit organizations). Visionary and forward-thinking staff members interact daily with their Portfolio accounts to support impactful strategic communications. The Junior Creative supports the development and execution of visual communications that strengthen and elevate the FirstDay Foundation brand and the brands of its affiliate organizations. This role requires a strong working knowledge of branding principles, visual identity standards, and design best practices, along with exceptional graphic design and proofreading skills. The Junior Creative collaborates with team members to produce compelling, accurate, and on-brand creative materials that advance the FirstDay Foundation’s mission and outreach efforts.Essential Functions and Measurable Deliverables:• Collaboration with MBC team members to contribute to strategic planning efforts for clients, fostering client engagement and feedback across accounts within the assigned Portfolio team• Assist in conceptualizing and designing materials (print and web) that support public affairs, marketing, and fundraising efforts for FirstDay Foundation affiliates• Assist in designing and developing reports, forms and other graphic documents for diverse audiences• Assist in designing collateral for FirstDay Foundation’s affiliates• Assist in maintaining brand consistency throughout all marketing projects• Assist in designing, building, and distributing e-blasts, social media, brochures, etc. internally and externally• Assist in designing and updating websites as needed• Assist in developing graphics to support social media efforts• Work closely with vendors to coordinate the production and distribution of materials• Assist with in-house printing, production, and assembly processes• Perform additional duties as assignedSkills and Abilities Required:• Strong positive, customer-centered interpersonal, communication skills.• Excellent project management and multitasking abilities.• Creative and strategic thinking.• Understanding of current advertising trends and platforms.• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks)• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint)• Experience in web design, html and content management systems (experience with Wordpress and/or NetCommunity a plus)• Attend all staff and agency meetings as requested• Comply with all policies/procedures of the agency• Travel and/or in-field production, as needed• May have occasional evening or weekend assignmentsOther Responsibilities:• Provide communications support for events, as appropriate• Serve as photographer and/or videographer, as needed, for assigned PortfolioEnglish (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-Marketing#LI-Entry Level#LI-Full-time