About JA USA
Junior Achievement aims to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization that gives students relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach them to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own businesses, develop readiness for careers, college, or technical training, and make smart academic and financial choices.
Junior Achievement USA announced that JA Worldwide, representing all Junior Achievement organizations globally, was nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. JA was nominated for its global reach, success in delivering economic empowerment to youth at scale, and ability to find unity in diversity. For centuries, unemployment and poverty have led to political instability, violence, and war. By economically empowering youth on all continents, JA serves as a conduit for peace. JA USA is remote-friendly!
Position Summary
The Brand & Creative Manager plays a role in shaping the brand and maintaining consistency across the organization, developing creative concepts, and providing graphic design production for organizational marketing needs.
Essential Functions
- Assist with brand strategy and implementation of brand design system of new initiatives.
- Own the brand standards and help train area offices on how to leverage the brand at the local level to enable JA to maintain brand consistency.
- Ensures that all materials align with JA branding and identity standards throughout the organization.
- Develops creative design concepts and production art for marketing projects and any other organizational visual/design needs.
- Collaborates on web design upgrades to national and satellite sites including stand-alone sites.
- Designs marketing print materials including brochures, flyers, and infographics.
- Creates motion graphics for multimedia campaigns and imagery for social media.
- Gathers and analyzes campaign performance data and suggest improvements based on data.
- Manages project timelines, specifications, and design briefs for graphics production of traditional print and online deliverables.
- Coordinates JA Area and multiple department project engagement to ensure input is gathered to support project outcomes.
- Provides graphic support to JA Areas.
- Oversee branded promotional material sites and offerings to meet the needs of the area offices.
- Stays up to date on current design styles and trends, and researches new software and advancements.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or requested.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in graphics or equivalent education/experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience in graphic design.
- Knowledgeable (or an understanding of) about branding and brand strategy.
- Fluent understanding and demonstrated expertise of Adobe.
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated knowledge of visual aspects of marketing materials, print, online, and other media.
- Creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense.
- Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas.
- Comfortable working with other departments, JA Areas, and vendors.
Desired Qualifications
- BA degree with emphasis in graphic and digital design or equivalent education/experience.
- Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript.
- User Experience and User Interface experience.
- Photography knowledge.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $64,000 to $75,000 annually, with the exact salary depending on prior work experience and the assessment of one’s fit for the role.
Benefits
JA USA’s health care benefits provide coverage when needed—focusing on programs that support and encourage healthy living and your overall well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, paid time off, and 401(k).
Commitment to Diversity
JA USA’s success depends on our ability to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We’re committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce and infusing DE&I throughout all our internal practices. Every JA USA employee brings diverse talents to our work, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply.
Application Process
Apply via LinkedIn. The application deadline is August 12, 2024.
