WEB/GRAPHIC DESIGNER

POSITION TITLE: Web / Graphic Designer
ASSIGNMENT: New Organizing Department
AREA: New York City
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is the largest, fastest-growing, most progressive healthcare union in the country, and is looking for a Designer to work out of the New York City office. The New Organizing Department focuses on the work of helping non-union workers join our union so they can have a voice for better jobs and quality care.

The members of 1199SEIU are driven to achieve affordable, quality healthcare for all and improve the lives of healthcare workers. If you want to work in a fast-paced, actionoriented environment, using the latest communications techniques and principles to win social justice campaigns, this job is for you.

Responsibilities

New media

• Design websites, email blasts and online ads.

Graphic design

• Design mailers, flyers, booklets and other printed material for our new organizing campaigns.
  
• Design t-shirts, buttons, and other union items.

Paid media

• Design newspaper ads, billboards, etc.

Logo development

• Collaborate with communications staff to develop overall, cohesive visual themes, messaging and logos for New Organizing campaigns.

Production coordination

• Coordinate with printing and mail house vendors to make sure materials are delivered on time and bills are paid in a timely manner.

Archiving

• Help to ensure that our files are well archived and easily accessible by other staff.

Requirements

• Excellent ability to work closely with a team, accommodate requests from team members, and assimilate input from multiple sources.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Preferably a Bachelor's in design, Masters in design a plus.
• Proficiency in all necessary print and web design programs, including Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop/Adobe Bridge, Dreamweaver, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash, ActionScript, multimedia production.
  
• Fundamental knowledge of databases.
  
• At least 2 years experience in hands-on web and print design and production.
  
• Excellent visual, written and verbal communications skills.
  
• Deep commitment to labor movement and progressive causes.
  
• Prior experience working for a progressive political campaign, non-profit organization or union preferred.
  
• Must thrive in an environment with tight deadlines, high-pressure and irregular hours.
  
• Must work well as part of a team and be able to assimilate input for materials from multiple team members.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Salary & Benefits: $50’s with family healthcare coverage, pension, vacation/sick days.

1199SEIU is an affirmative action employer - women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: We apologize, but we are only able to respond to candidates that are chosen for interviews. 1199SEIU is an affirmative action employer - women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send cover letter, résumé, work samples to: assistance@PotomacGroupLLC.com

POSTING DATE: November 5, 2009
DEADLINE: Please apply ASAP, interviews begin early November and will be rolling until position filled

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