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 conceptualizes 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. Handles day-to-day graphics requests from multiple departments. With input from managers, assists 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 collaborates with cross-functional teams to stay up to date with and relay updates. Updates and maintain 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 two years’ experience in a related 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 Knowledge 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 collaboratively 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Page Mechanical Group, Inc.