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Title:                    Senior Graphic Designer

Department:      Marketing and Communications

ABOUT THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a leading voice for innovation in public health. Throughout its 176-year history, NYAM has uniquely championed bold changes to the systems that perpetuate health inequities and keep all communities from achieving good health. Today, this work includes innovative research, programs and policy initiatives that distinctively value community input for maximum impact. Combined with NYAM's trusted public programming and historic library, and with the support of esteemed Fellows and Members, NYAM’s Impact as a public health leader continues.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Marketing & Communications is responsible for management of the NYAM brand, developing and implementing organization-wide and inidual unit strategic marketing and public relations initiatives as well as management of all digital properties including websites, social media and email. As an integral part of the public engagement efforts of NYAM, Marketing & Communications also contributes to creating engaging events and experiences for NYAM constituencies under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Public Engagement. Marketing & Communications also supports growth and management of key strategic alliances that further NYAMs mission.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The New York Academy of Medicine seeks a talented, and highly motivated Senior Graphic Designer to provide leadership and ownership of the NYAM brand as well as to provide both supervisory and hands-on design and production support. Candidates should have experience and comfort designing for a variety of channels including print and digital (web, email, social), as well as for virtual and in person events including video production/editing, motion graphics, photography, and digital/print displays. The Senior Graphic Designer will report to the Director of Communications and Strategic Alliances and will work collaboratively with other team members and internal clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Uphold and evolve NYAM and inidual product-line brand guidelines system.

·       Be an active participant in developing creative and awareness-building strategy as well as annual department planning.

·       Mentor and empower the Graphic Designer by providing both day-to-day supervision and art direction as well as working in partnership on high-impact design solutions and execution.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objective and translate them into visually appealing and effective design solutions.

·       Manage workflow, timelines and budget for all design projects including in-house and freelance work.

·       Design and/or providing design leadership on a variety of digital and print materials including (but not limited to): web design, communications campaigns, collateral systems, infographics/data visualization, videography/photography, email, direct mail, event materials, advertising, social media, and publications (e.g., research reports, annual report, newsletters, etc.)

·       Knowledge of UX/UI principles, motion graphics, video editing desirable.

·       Provide leadership on public events/conferences visual plans and design/produce materials needed.

·       Participate as a key team member in event planning and production for flagship events.

·       Provide video, editing and photographic leadership/support as needed for in-person and virtual events.

·       Manage external vendors and freelancers including creative direction, supervision and production management/fulfillment as well as contracting, cost management and invoicing.

·       Maintain/evolve department systems, protocols, and asset management to maximize efficiency.

 QUALIFICATIONS

·       BA or BFA in graphic design, interactive design or related field.

·       5-7 years of graphic design experience, including interactive and print

·       Expert knowledge of Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Dreamweaver, HTML, Drupal, CSS, Microsoft Office Suite, Mac Platform, and Dropbox

·       Strong verbal and written communications skills

·       Proven expertise working both independently and as a team member on successful projects in fast-paced environments.

·       Brand management experience

·       Video production and photoshoot management

·       Supervisory/Art Direction skills

·       Skilled creative concepts presenter

·       Digital portfolio required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

There is a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place at NYAM.  Currently, staff are working in a hybrid situation, however, this may change in accordance with organizational policies.  

Please submit resume and cover letter for consideration.

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer