Senior Designer

National Association of Convenience Stores•Alexandria, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At NACS, we believe in the power of strong visual storytelling to connect people and ideas. Our media team creates content that informs and inspires a wide audience. As a Senior Designer, you will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our magazine and other digital and NACS Show materials. This role requires a strong balance of concept development, design excellence, and production leadership, ensuring all outputs align with brand standards while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. You will work very closely with the Managing Editor on a daily basis to shape direction and ensure a strong end-to-end storytelling journey. You will also partner with the Creative Director to strengthen the brand and build a consistent media design system. This role requires focus, flexibility, and a strong sense of ownership. This role will be hands-on position for on all design elements, from the conception to final delivery.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in editorial design, publication, or media environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating layout design, typography, and visual storytelling across print and digital.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Experience collaborating with editorial, marketing, and production teams.
Strong attention to detail with a high standard for quality and execution.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); familiarity with digital platforms and CMS preferred.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced media environment and across multiple departments.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong soft skills to work with a variety of internal stakeholders under tight time pressures.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or mentoring junior designers and external partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of editorial layouts and covers for NACS Magazine with a clear visual voice.
Drive creative work across nacsmagazine.com and other print and digital materials, including NACS Show Materials.
Collaborate daily with the Managing Editor to align on content direction and visual storytelling.
Develop engaging digital content across NACS platforms, including newsletters, longform features, and convenience.org, optimizing for usability and audience engagement.
Ensure all work aligns with brand standards and quality expectations.
Build workflows that support multiple deadlines and production cycles in a fast-paced environment.
Take ownership of projects by driving progress, anticipating needs, and ensuring work moves forward without delays.
Explore new tools, including AI, to improve design and efficiency.
Bring creative solutions to stories across multiple platforms.
Stay current on design trends, digital innovations, and industry best practices, bringing forward-thinking ideas to continuously elevate the brand.
Maintain a strong understanding of the convenience and fuel retailing industry to inform relevant and effective design solutions.
Have experience building and maintaining design systems and image libraries that support consistent and efficient workflows.
Bring strong knowledge of the full production cycle, including prepress, and ensure all files meet high production standards.