Graphic Designer

Job DescriptionAbout The PositionThe Manager of Creative Marketing will manage the creative process and delivery of high-quality traditional and digital collateral and campaigns for KIPP Foundation to support in maintaining brand consistency, increase credibility, and improve effectiveness of our teacher and student recruitment and retention campaigns.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with all KIPP Foundation teams to design and produce exceptional digital and print marketing collateral, including ad suites, social graphics, one- and two-sheets, presentations, email templates, and white papers/reports.Design materials and support installation of branded experiences for key network events throughout the year; materials range from print and online invitations, attendee activation, social campaigns, event signage, and digital programs.Drive internal creative workflow including a creative brief and background process, managing stakeholders, building project plans, reporting on and measuring progress, and overseeing execution of final deliveries.Provide advertising campaign creative support and thought partnership to regional stakeholders with the aim of increasing brand alignment and campaign performance.Maintain a set of national brand standards and digital asset management platformsStay current on visual brand trends within education and broader social impact spacesSkillsMission & Student Focus : Demonstrated commitment to education equity; a passion for KIPP’s mission; desire and ability to uphold KIPP’s values (Focus on Excellent Results, Courageous Action, and Resilient Solutions Focus)Achievement Orientation: Ensure clarity in goals and accountabilities while working with agility and creativity to drive toward deadlines and outcomes-focused metricsCultural Competence & Commitment to Equity : A proactive cultural leader and team player who thrives on collaboration and learning; can effectively collaborate with teammates across lines of difference.Creativity & Design : Ability to generate original ideas and concepts; strong sense of visual style and aesthetic judgment–with a focus on typography and photo pairing; ability to create visually appealing and functional designsPlanning & Execution : Detail oriented, execution focused, and an ability to see the big picture while managing projectsStakeholder Management: a team player who is able to influence others to get their work done; Demonstrated successful experiences managing a project and/or managing stakeholdersQualifications:QualificationsExperience and QualificationsDegree or formal certification in Graphic Design preferred. We will consider any candidates who have a strong portfolio of relevant work.Minimum 5 years relevant experience in print/digital design and brand managementA passion for KIPP’s mission and valuesFluency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; working knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Affects, and Audition. Presentation work is done in PowerPoint.Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including concept generation, design development and materials execution, while maintaining timelines and staying on budgetAbility to partner with teammates, build relationships, and establish new processes to ensure collaboration delivers best possible end productsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse groupExperience in managing photoshootsAdditional InformationWork ConditionsTravel requirements: 15%Full time, Exempt roleLocationIt is preferred, but not mandatory for this role to be based out of a KIPP Foundation office. This role also has the option of working from a remote office full-time. KIPP Foundation offices are in NYC and Chicago.Compensation and BenefitsIn compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, and relevant experience. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,500. In addition, KIPP Foundation provides a variety of benefits to employees, including:26 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days (flexible PTO increases to 23 days for years 3 and 4 and to 28 days for years 5+).100% paid parental leave100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans.Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance programFinance Security benefits include such as a 401K retirement plan with 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accountsKIPP Foundation embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities with whom we work and the world that around them. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.