Manager, Digital Design

The Manager , Digital Design is a talented graphic designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in both print and electronic media through design that connects with the audience .   The Manager  of Digital Design  is responsible for delivering effective, aesthetic, on-brand creative for Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) products  such as events,  membership,  sustainability  programs, and publications.  As  a custodian of PLASTICS brand s , the  Manager,  Digital Design conceptualize s and  implements creative solutions that consistently and clearly communicate brand identity, positioning, and messaging through all brand touchpoints and promotional campaigns including email promotional creative, email templates, social media graphics, digital media, web, signage, and print collateral.  

Responsibilities :  

• Creates print and digital graphic design content for the organization and all  additional PLASTICS brands (e.g., web graphics, branding campaigns, social media,  infographics,  display ads, email graphics, print collateral, event materials).  

• Contribute to a  wide range of projects and media   across multiple software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that  support   business goals.  

• H andl e s day-to-day graphics requests from  multiple   departments.  

• With input from managers ,   assist s with the  visual and creative  execution of the PLASTICS’ marketing campaigns in alignment with the association’s marketing vision,  including branding, positioning, voice, and personality of the association.  

• Maintains  brand standards  consistently  and  collaborate s with cross-functional teams to stay  up to date   with and   relay updates.

• Update s and  maintain s internal databases for designs, photography, and video.  

Education &  Experience :   

• Bachelor’s degree in  graphic design, arts, or  a related field or equivalent experience.  

• A minimum of  t wo  years ’experience  in a relat ed position  as an in-house designer for a marketing agency ,  organization   or  trade association .  

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite ,  including   Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects.  

• Experience with or willingness to learn   WordPress , Ceros, and other online platforms.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :   

• K nowledge of graphic design principles, email management, and customer service management (CRM) tools.  

• Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences.  

• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.  

• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus .  

• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.  

• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.  

• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of  colleagues from multiple backgrounds.  

• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold  PLASTICS’core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.  

  About PLASTICS

  The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we shape the direction of the entire plastics industry and as a job requirement, have some fun while doing so. Employees have the opportunity to learn, develop, and impact both the industry and our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

  We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard, and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off, and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

  PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.