Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America

Senior Graphic Designer - Communications

Brownsville, TX (On-site)

Position: Senior Graphic Designer - Communications Position location: Irving, Texas (TX) Council website: https://www.scouting.org/careers APPLY NOW Position Overview If you want the opportunity to bring ideas to life and make visuals speak louder than words—join us as our next Senior Graphic Designer! Scouting America is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer to play a pivotal role in visually communicating our brand, value proposition, and mission to diverse audiences. The successful candidate will bring strong skills in executive-level presentation design, infographics, and annual reports, collaborating closely with designers to support corporate communications initiatives, all while following our corporate brand standards. This position reports to the Director of Marketing Experience. Responsibilities Creates graphics and presentations in support of senior management communication needs. Creates and edit graphics for digital and print materials, including social media content, email content, website wireframes, brochures, flyers, newsletters, banners, and event or conference materials. Assists in maintaining and evolving the visual consistency of the Scouting America brand across all media. Supports the Marketing Team in developing creative concepts and bringing them to life. Works closely with the Director of Marketing & Brand, and other team members, to understand project requirements and deadlines. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive visual solutions. Assists the Digital Asset Manager in updating the library of assets housed on Scouting America’s Brand Center, as needed. Creates social content in collaboration with the marketing team. Prepares and delivers final artwork files for print and digital distribution, ensuring high quality and adherence to specifications. Assists with production tasks such as resizing and formatting images and graphics. Stays updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to continually improve design skills. Participates in training and professional development opportunities provided by the organization. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Competencies Knowledge of: Adobe Create Suite; Scouting America branding directives, including fonts, colors, logos, and other visual elements; design theory, composition, color theory, typography, and layout principles; industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.; effective communication with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders. Skill in: Creating visually appealing designs for various media formats (print, digital, web); page layout and construction tools for print and digital publications; color correction, and image manipulation; organization for managing design files, naming conventions, and archiving; working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement design projects; identifying and addressing design challenges creatively and efficiently. Ability to: Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a team environment; ensure visuals are accurate, consistent, and adhere to brand guidelines; meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously; juggle different tasks and priorities effectively; take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision; stay updated on new design trends and software advancements; adjust to changing demands and project requirements; provide excellent service to internal and external clients. Education Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, business administration, marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in ­­­­­graphic art and design or related field. Must pass a criminal history background check. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements. Preference Experience in design support for executive level communications. Benefits Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances. Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!