Graphic Designer

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?Are you the one who honors your commitments?Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?Do you push limits and challenge the status quo? If you answered YES, keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success! Here's a summary of responsibilities: The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is seeking a talented and innovative Graphic Designer, Contract to join the Team Behind the Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that reflect the essence of the Olympic & Paralympic movements. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of our brand values and the ability to produce high-quality content for various platforms including, but not limited to, print, digital media, and event materials. Here's how you'll have an impact:

• Provide creative design support for marketing and donor collateral, presentations, social media graphics, email graphics, and digital/web ads.
• Create graphic assets and visuals that are consistent with approved messaging, branding, and imagery as outlined in the USOPC brand guidelines and writing style standards. Collaborate closely with the USOPC Brand & Fan Engagement team on projects and initiatives as necessary.
• Understand the brand, voice, and audience of the USOPC to produce visuals that inspire our constituents and tell the story of Team USA.
• Brainstorm and implement creative ideas and strategies to further the USOPC’s initiatives, campaigns, and fundraising efforts.
• Constantly evaluate current marketing and design practices to proactively suggest changes to the brand strategy to improve the user experience.
• Ensure brand use is consistent across all creative.
• Manage a calendar of design projects and requests from internal stakeholders and deliver exceptional customer service to those stakeholders and internal clients.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of related experience at a marketing/advertising agency or as an in-house designer
• Experience designing for both digital and print
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom and Illustrator
• Experience in After Effects & Premiere Pro is a plus
• Strong knowledge of brand development and the creative process
• Ability to provide a portfolio that shows creative, design, and software skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt in fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce well-designed collateral
• Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines
• Skilled collaborator that can build trust with the team and work effectively in a team environment

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Standard office equipment
• Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site
• Non-traditional hours on occasion, including nights and weekends
• Occasional domestic and international travel
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

• Remote

Here's some more information you need to know:

• Hiring Pay Range: $51,500 - $65,000 per year.
• This full-time, exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.
• Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program, which has a 1% target. The USOPC may change or eliminate this program at any time at its sole discretion.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.