Job Title: Graphic Designer
Organization: The White Plains Downtown District Management Association
Location: White Plains, NY
About The White Plains Downtown District Management Association (WPDDMA)
The WPDDMA is a White Plains, NY based not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. The WPDDMA manages a Business Improvement District (WPBID) in downtown White Plains. The WPBID is a geographic area in which business and property owners band together to use a municipality’s special assessment collection powers to assess additional funds to be used for improvements within the district. The WPDDMA has a street cleaning and beautification program, hosts major events to bring tourists and shoppers downtown, conducts business promotions and serves as a liaison to local government – see our website www.wpbid.com
Job Description
The WPDDMA is seeking a Graphic Designer to independently manage the design and production of all print and digital materials for BID events including posters, flyers, billboards, digital display signs, print ads and social media; create and produce visually pleasing and effective graphic designs and materials for the WPDDMA website, newsletter, annual report, business promotions, corporate presentations, sponsor decks, and social media campaigns. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, organized, highly motivated and be able to independently take ideas and develop them into useable concepts /designs. (S)he must be able to work collaboratively with WPDDMA staff, Board Members, business owners and city officials.
Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.
This position reports to the Director of Events and Business Promotions and Executive Director.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design Visual Communication, Media Arts and Design or a related field
Three years of experience in print and digital design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and Mac platform, motion graphic and animation skills a plus but not required
Possesses strong skills in page layout, color theory, typography, and image/file usage and corporate identity/branding
Knowledge of different print procedures and practices
Familiarity with newspaper and magazine print ad requirements
Extensive experience designing and producing collateral materials including but not limited to flyers, posters, billboards, brochures, stationary, publications, PowerPoint Presentations, signage, web/digital graphics and other materials
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to source imagery
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
Must attend all WPDDMA events and be able to work on occasional weekends and/or evenings when an event is held or when a deadline must be met
Experience using content management systems for websites and/or HTML a plus but not required
Experience using social media for marketing and promotion is desirable but not required
Salary Negotiable Depends upon Experience
How to apply
Send cover letter, resume, salary history and salary requirements to: Kevin Nunn, Executive Director, White Plains BID, 237 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605 or e-mail to knunn@wpbid.com .