Senior Associate (Graphic Designer)

Sabin Vaccine Institute is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Senior Associate to support communications and provide graphic design services in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Join an innovative and engaged team that values creativity, teamwork and impact. The Communications Senior Associate leads a range of marketing and communications functions, including graphic design, writing, slide presentation development, brand management and implementation of communications-focused project elements.

Responsibilities:

Graphic Design and Digital

• Design professional-level print and digital communications

• Design and deploy social media campaigns, produce infographics, Twitter cards, data visualizations, gifs, etc. 

• Create project and event logos

• Design event collateral for meetings and conferences, including promotional items, attendee materials and signage

• Work closely with executives to conceptualize, design, produce and edit visually compelling slide presentations to be used for education, awareness-building and high-level business development

• Select and oversee vendors and manage contracts

• Manage and catalog digital assets

• Carry out back-end website updates

Editorial

• Write, copyedit and design a range of written materials for internal and external audiences across a variety of platforms 

• Contribute blog posts and commentary pieces to extend, enhance and protect Sabin’s reputation

• Write and design internal newsletter 

• Contribute to writing and editing of funding proposals 

Sabin Corporate and Development

• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, including style sheets and logo requirements 

• Design and oversee development of graphics and print materials related to Sabin’s branding, programs and events

• Gather and distill Sabin impacts through surveys and social metrics, recommend adjustments according to findings

• Design materials for fundraising and cultivation of individual donors

Program Support and Promotion

• Serve as liaison between communications and program staff to develop program-related communications and promote project milestones; identify opportunities by conducting regular meetings and initiating activities with program teams

• Collect travel and meeting photos, videos and team updates, and follow up with use in social media, presentations and marketing materials

• Ensure consistent messaging across Sabin program materials 

• Other related duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as graphic design, journalism, English, communications

• 4-6 years relevant experience

• Graphic design experience with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications, HTML and email campaign design is preferred 

• Exceptional writing with an ability to boil down complex issues into compelling messaging targeting a variety of audiences

• Capable of telling inspiring stories through a variety of mediums, including infographics, photography, video and events

• Experience writing for blogs, social networking sites and email campaigns

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Experience managing vendors, including graphic designers, videographers and printers

• Proven ability to implement effective communications strategies

• Thrive in entrepreneurial, team-oriented work environments; Experience working with cross-functional teams

• Ability to be flexible, creative, enthusiastic and optimistic

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit your cover letter, design portfolio and resume via e-mail to jobs@sabin.org. Please be sure to reference “Communications Senior Associate (Graphic Designer)” in the subject line. Your cover letter should: (1) address the reasons for your interest in this position; and, (2) describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities you would bring the Sabin Vaccine Institute. No phone calls, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sabin Vaccine Institute has a generous benefits package.

Sabin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or genetic information, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy or sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.