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Assistant Designer

The Assistant Designer will be responsible for supporting the Senior Designer in advancing ONE's global brand identity through outstanding development, execution of day-to-day creative works including digital design, print, merchandise and new media. In addition to design work, the Assistant Designer will lead operations within ONE's Creative Marketing Team including management of ONE's creative works database. The right candidate should be able to take direction and demonstrate design tied to strategic business results.

ONE seeks a candidate who loves design, can communicate our campaigns with unique perspective and edge, and eagerly wants to learn. The candidate should thrive in a small, fast-paced environment, work well in team settings and have strong prioritization skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the Senior Designer and Creative Marketing Team to produce breakthrough campaign treatments
  • Oversee ONE's creative works database managing file input, organization, tagging, new account creation and user support
  • Manage day-to-day creative operations including vendors, materials and production timelines
  • Work in collaboration with the Senior Designer in the creation of print and digital projects including advertisements, emails, annual reports and invitations. Also create and commission design work for signs, banners and inventive marketing materials.
  • Design merchandise graphics for the ONE store, including everything from t-shirts to coffee cups
  • Create PowerPoint presentations, branded policy papers and reports, progress sheets and business templates
  • Demonstrate progressive design and marketing innovation within creative executions
  • Coordinate well with other teams; projects often require collaborative execution across designers and business groups
  • Work with ONE colleagues internationally to ensure our global campaigns are reflective of the cultural/country specific environment
  • Represent ONE, as needed, at external meetings and events

SPECIFIC TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of graphic design experience
  • Proven demonstration of outstanding creativity tied to results
  • Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
  • Outstanding listener; ability to take direction into assignments and deliver in a timely manner
  • Ability to multitask and determine priority projects/assignments
  • Ability to think critically and independently
  • Proficient in Adobe CS5 (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash)
  • Experience of print and merchandise design
  • Photography and/or videography experience preferred
  • Experience of editing and/or motion graphics desirable (Final Cut Pro and After Effects)
  • Web design skills (HTML, CSS, Javascript) a plus
  • Knowledge of the international development sector and campaigning organizations a plus
  • Interest and dedication to the mission of ONE

ONE Campaign offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package and a metro accessible location. Qualified candidates are asked to submit cover letter and resume to recruitment@one.org. Please reference Assistant Designer in the subject line. No phone calls please.