Graphic Designer - Farm Bureau

Full-Time • Washington, DC • Bachelor's Degree Required

Department: Communications

Position Objective: Work with Director of Creative Services in creating a wide range of marketing and policy-related materials that further AFBF’s mission and promote and build the AFBF/FB brand. This includes but is not limited to, flyers, posters, signage, brochures, social media graphics, reports, logos and invitations.

Reports To: Director, Creative Services

Location: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine designs with a collaborative, flexible and responsive mindset

• Build strong working relationships with “internal clients” (AFBF staff) and maintain a positive attitude

• Work independently to design, refine and finalize multiple assigned projects simultaneously

• Create project schedules and meet deadlines agreed to by clients

• Maintains tracking and archive system in accordance with established Creative Services protocols

• Serve as an in-house photographer producing headshots and covering events

• Assist in other Creative Services functions and duties as assigned

Relationships:

Collaborate with Creative Services colleagues, Communications team and other AFBF departments with graphic design needs to maintain a reputation of excellence in creative design. Work with external vendors as necessary to deliver high quality products.

Education or Training Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Experience and Skills Required:

• 4-6 years of design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm

• Strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, layout, and typography

• Broad thinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions

• Self-starter with strong time management skills that ensure deadlines are met with minimal supervision

• Advanced proficiency in the latest versions of Adobe CC Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Lightroom) on a Macbook Pro

• Working knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

• Expert knowledge of graphic design production processes and experience with print production

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a strong team player

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Experience taking quality digital photographs of individuals (headshots) and events (conventions/meetings)

• Knowledge of current design programs and trends for print, online media, and digital photography.

Preferred Education / Experience / Training / Skills:

• Association experience preferred

• Familiarity with agriculture a plus

• Social media and web advertising design experience a plus

Other Requirements:

• Occasional travel

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Group Term Life Insurance, supplemental coverage available

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Eligible for Company Paid Relocation

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, portfolio, and a link to printed samples to humanresources@fb.org

Learn more: https://www.fb.org/careers/graphic-designer