Creative Services Specialist

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching graphics
• Capture unforgettable moments
• Create engaging videos
• Bring social media to life
• Turn big ideas into amazing content
• The Specialist manages creative projects from brief through final delivery, recommends creative concepts and coordinates print, sign, merchandise and freelance vendors.
• Visual Identity Stewardship: Applies and maintains the rules for the brand's visual look, aligned with YMCA brand guidelines and the No Place Like This Place brand campaign; maintains the brand template, photo and video asset libraries.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience. Minimum of two years of professional design experience. Portfolio required.
• Design Tools: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva or similar template platforms.
• Photo & Video: Experience with camera, lighting and audio equipment and video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar tools.
• Digital Design: Experience designing for web, email, social media and mobile apps, with working knowledge of user interface and user experience principles and image optimization for web.
• Print Production: Knowledge of print specifications, file preparation and working with print, sign and merchandise vendors.
• Communication & Project Management: Strong communication, organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, present creative recommendations and incorporate feedback.

Benefits

• Health and Vision Care
• Dental
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Free Membership
• Program Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program