Graphic Designer and Video Producer

Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. • Virginia Beach, VA

13h

About The Position

Graphic Designer will create compelling and dynamic designs that strengthen A.R.E.’s brand and contribute to its mission. He/she will collaborate closely with director and other marketing/event team members. Designer will be responsible for executing designs according to the brand standard guide and will create design solutions for print, promotional, social media, and digital materials, ensuring consistency and excellent quality in all deliverables.

Requirements

• College degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• 3 years of work experience.
• Ability to be detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• College degree or experience in Visual Communication, Graphic Design or a related field
• Thorough knowledge of inDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Self-reliant; able to work independently and accept responsibility for projects
• Strong organization skills, able to switch tasks easily, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication skills -- oral, written and listening– demonstrating cooperation, diplomacy, persistence, kindness, and clarity – is required.
• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills required – to include continuous demonstration of courtesy, friendliness, patience, kindness, cooperation with service orientation.
• Required ability to set priorities among competing responsibilities, using values of importance to the organization, departmental needs, and urgency as some of the criteria.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented, accurate and able to handle multitasking with ease;
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently; be knowledgeable, helpful, and congenial with members, donors, and coworkers
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently while working under broad supervision and exercising independent, professional judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to keep confidential donor information and A.R.E. related information, including donor, member, customer and staff information required.
• Demonstrated skills in managing functions requiring discretion and sensitivity required.
• Emotional intelligence and maturity – demonstrating adaptability, engagement and enthusiasm.
• A good sense of humor
• This position acts continuously as a representative of the A.R.E. as an organization; must project a positive image.
• Position has a major effect on revenues and the financials of the organization.
• Position has a far-reaching impact on the organization.
• Ability to sit for lengthy periods of time looking at computer screen; manual dexterity and coordination are required for more than 50 percent of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse and similar machines.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. occasionally (mailings)
• Ability move between buildings on uneven ground and to use staircases in historical buildings

Nice To Haves

• Basic level of video editing is a plus
• Experience in Wordpress is a plus
• Interest in mindfulness/spirituality is a plus
• An understanding of the key principles in the Edgar Cayce readings, particularly kindness, active patience, and a service orientation is desirable;

Responsibilities

• Design materials for various projects, including social campaigns, events, and branding collateral.
• Focus on social media content to attract new audiences focused around happenings on campus and Mind/Body/Spirit topics.
• Apply and maintain A.R.E.’s brand style guide, ensuring alignment in logo usage, typography, illustrative elements, and more.
• Organize and utilize photography assets and assist in photo shoots as needed for design projects.
• Follow production calendars and deadlines for assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees