Role Description
The Visual Brand Manager is a visual storyteller. They will bring thought leadership to how the face of Active Minds is portrayed to external audiences, including youth and young adults, supporters, and the general public. Key platforms in use by this position are Active Minds’ print and electronic collateral, website, email, and social media.
The Visual Brand Manager reports to the Senior Visual Brand Manager, as part of the Marketing and Communications department (MarComm), in addition to collaborating with other staff to express the Active Minds brand.
Qualifications
• A creative design eye and hand, with experience collaborating on design creation across teams.
• Accustomed to working on multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing, and with fellow staff members.
• Stickler for details and quality.
• A problem-solver at heart with a passion for finding sustainable solutions.
• A team player who is willing to give and receive feedback.
• A creative who is willing to actively participate in equal measure to: the development of strategic initiatives, the creation of general design work across platforms and mediums, and the project management tasks of an in-house team.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys working proactively and thinking creatively.
• Thrives in a high-paced organization.
• Advocate for social entrepreneurship and a believer in young people making an impact.
• Trusted team-player who will successfully collaborate across teams and work harmoniously and productively with other members of the design team and the greater MarComm team.
Requirements
• Degree in Graphic Design (or equivalent work experience, demonstrated through a portfolio).
• 4+ years of related visual brand and/or graphic design experience.
• Experience in a management role.
• Demonstrated grasp of design concepts, with an emphasis on typography skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in nonprofit marketing and communications efforts.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Canva and other design tools.
• Experience designing both digital and print materials.
• Full digital-literate, including Microsoft and Google products, and online meeting tools.
• Experience with CRM systems (ex. Salesforce) and other databases a plus.
• Photography, photo, and video editing skills a plus.
• Experience with Figma a plus.
Benefits
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Company Wide Mental Health Days
• 401(k) Matching
• HSA and FSA Options
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Stipends