Overview
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.
North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.
Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.
Position Summary
We are seeking candidates who are interested in the intersection of design & art with the environment, social justice, climate change, science, and nature. The Graphic Designer should be curious, creative, motivated, and have a willingness to think independently. They must possess strong graphic design and art skills, and will use them to create fresh solutions that help tell visual stories in compelling ways for the entire Audubon network. The Graphic Designer reports to the Art Director and will be mentored by them and the rest of Audubon’s creative team.
Location in New York City area preferred but remote locations acceptable. This role will be hybrid if in New York City.
Compensation
Salary range based on geo-differentials:
- $53,000-$58,000= National
- $59,500-$64,500= Alaska, CA(not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay,NY
- $66,000-$73,000= NYC, San Francisco, Seattle
Essential Functions
- Design and produce elegant and refined layouts, graphics, and communications, including brochures, posters, manuals, invitations, etc. for Audubon’s network of state offices, centers, and sanctuaries, as well as for national departments, using Adobe Creative Suite and within the Audubon brand guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the creative department, and teams throughout the Audubon network in executing projects and campaigns.
- Employ a strong knowledge of typography, grid systems, layout design, and color theory, as well as an eye for photography in all projects.
- Use illustration skills to create icons, graphics, and other bird- and environment-related art to help tell Audubon’s stories.
- Be a brand ambassador to the Audubon network in creating InDesign and Canva templates based on the brand guidelines.
- Conceptualize and collaborate with the creative team to create innovative visual solutions.
- Present design ideas and concepts to designers and non-designers alike.
- Bring creativity and fresh thinking to the Audubon brand and design of print publications and online stories and graphics. Evolve and build upon the visual guidelines as necessary.
- Additional job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 3 years’ experience in a competitive, deadline-driven, and professional design environment is essential. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
- Interest in environmental and social justice issues, birds, wildlife, nature, and design.
- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, as well as Canva.
- Strong understanding of graphic design best practices and knowledge of printing processes.
- General knowledge of web design best practices, Figma, HTML, CSS, Drupal, a plus
- A definitive creative vision, a high level of design sophistication, a keen eye for photography, and strong typography skills are essential.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects simultaneously and make deadlines.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within the creative team.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and effective and clear presentation skills.
- Ability to accept design critique from art director with ease and to take that feedback and incorporate it effectively into the design.
This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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