COME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM AND BE PART OF THE FRESHWATER MOVEMENT IN MILWAUKEE
Are you a self-guided, creative, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working on multiple projects in a collaborative environment? There are certainly no doughnut or coffee shortages around here! As the new, full-time Web/Graphic Designer for The Water Council (TWC), you’ll report to the Director of Marketing & Membership and be part of a growing, multifaceted organization attracting local, national and international attention. The Web/Graphic Designer is responsible for enhancing our online presence, being our brand ambassador, and delivering exceptional design work, from concept to production. You will need a professional, polished design aesthetic that expresses our brand and leadership position.
Job responsibilities:
- Produce web banners, branded images, presentations, ads, logos, collateral and more
- Manage design, layout, and distribution of TWC’s email communications, including monthly newsletter(s) and weekly targeted emails
- Work with the Director of Marketing & Membership and agency on large scale web and print projects
- Maintain and update TWC’s website including content, forms, integrations, and imagery while ensuring site is functioning correctly
- Manage mailing lists, templates, opt-out requests, bounce-backs, analytics and statistical reporting requirements for our email marketing
- Track, evaluate and report on website and social media analytics
- Organize and maintain digital assets (photos, logos, videos), tool-kits and collateral
- Write content for multiple social media platforms, manage social campaigns, and respond to inquiries (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Hootsuite – for multiple accounts)
- Photograph and edit photos from TWC events, organize and maintain photo library
- Communicate with vendors to troubleshoot any issues
- Ensure all communication pieces adhere to brand standards
- Manage TWC marketing email account and distribute emails to staff as needed
- Develop systems and procedures as we continue to grow
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong conceptual, layout and typography skills
- Strong experience with web design
- Solid knowledge of grammar and experience with writing content
- Skills using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) required
- Experience with WordPress, HTML and CSS
- Experience with email messaging systems like MailChimp
- Creativity with a passion for great design and excellent communications skills
- Must possess an extremely high attention to detail
- Experience with social media platforms and strategy
- Google Analytics experience a plus
Required experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of related web/graphic design experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a university or technical school
- A portfolio demonstrating web/print and written work
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience. Full-time (40+ hours per week) with benefits.
Apply:
- Applicants should submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio to office@thewatercouncil.com by March 15, 2016. Please include the position title in the subject line of the email.