Graphic Designer

Do you want a career where you know you are MAKING A DIFFERENCE? We select people with creativity, integrity, passion and the ambition to make a difference and we focus on attracting and choosing the brightest and best talent. We’re looking for people who: Have a STRONG work ethic – know how to work hard and set high goals and expectations for themselves Are TEAM PLAYERS – collaborate efficiently and effectively and understand that no one can achieve greatness on their own Maintain a POSITIVE ATTITUDE - even in difficult or stressful situations Are LEADERS and can take charge and tackle projects, both big and small Our Core Values Core values are the fundamental beliefs upon which ISPE is based on. They are the guiding principles that we use to manage our business, our Members, and internal customers and should be the anchor for every facet of our organization. ACCOUNTABILITY We accept responsibility for our work and learn from our mistakes We honor our commitments and will take personal responsibility to help achieve the desired results. We proactively work to overcome obstacles. We learn from our mistakes and use them as an opportunity for improvement. COLLABORATION We work together to achieve our goals We are a global team united by a common purpose as defined in the strategic plan. We encourage open communication, coordination, and team-based approaches to achieve goals. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE We deliver quality work and are open to exploring and trying new things We deliver quality work through our competence, commitment to continuous learning, and motivation to achieve the Society’s goals. We will be fearless in pursuing new approaches that help us achieve our goals. We embrace change for the opportunities it brings. INTEGRITY We are honest, fair, and ethical We conduct our business with the highest standards and professionalism. We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all our interactions with one another, our members, and others. RESPECT We embrace diversity, provide support, and encourage one another We recognize that diversity in thoughts, opinions, and backgrounds contributes to making us a stronger team. We approach one another with open minds and in a way that promotes positive interactions. Benefits We offer a generous and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, holidays and other paid time off, retirement, life and disability insurance, and more. Salary Compensation Competitive Base Salary Merit and Bonus System Professional Development Health Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Income Protection and Security Benefits Generous 401K Match Life Insurance/AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Work-Life Balance Work from home opportunities available for some positions Parental leave Stress Management Program Employee Assistance Program Compassionate, Jury Duty and Military Family leave Robust PTO plan including: Closed from Christmas through New Year's Day 9 Paid holidays 3 Personal days Carryover provision Our vision is to be an association that serves our Members and patients by leading the scientific, technical, and regulatory advancements of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. Working together, we will accomplish this by initiating discussions, collaborations, education, and training on relevant issues that matter the most in the industry. Our success is dependent on the commitment and competency of all who work at ISPE. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Marketing and Communications DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Communications LOCATION: Remote General Summary The Graphic Designer is a design leader and brand steward whose high standards and broad conceptual thinking inspires creative excellence. This position brings both leadership and hands-on creativity to continually improve ISPE’s brand presentation and is responsible for a variety of digital and print deliverables from concept to production. As a key member of the Marketing and Communications Team, the Graphic Designer plays an instrumental role in the conceptualization and implementation of marketing campaigns, working closely in partnership with internal value stream leads to ensure delivery of superior clear, concise, and compelling advertising, and marketing collateral. This is a remote work position, and may be located anywhere in the continental U.S., noting that ISPE office hours are conducted on eastern time zone. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Act as creative consultant to protect, maintain and continually improve the ISPE family of brands as ISPE continues to evolve and grow Design, create, and execute the production of all ISPE promotional materials, direct mail, flyers, catalogs, onsite guides, PowerPoint presentations, ads, web graphics, social media graphics, landing page design, email graphics, trade show displays; overall ISPE brand management; graphics standards updates Act as project manager for creative deliverables, creating timelines, developing concepts for graphics, and coordinating with internal value streams to deliver elevated experiences Manage requests for creative, setting deliverable dates to set and meet client expectations. Provide regular status updates on each project Assist in reviewing content submitted by internal value streams Manage vendors and freelance designer(s) as needed, ensuring accountability in meeting production milestones and review stages, including hiring and reviews Collaborate with Marketing and internal value streams to develop strategies and deliver fresh creative marketing solutions Contribute to overall marketing strategies encompassing corporate branding, public relations, advertising, events, training programs, publications, member services, sales collateral, print materials, and web design Stay abreast of design tools, digital media platforms, and industry trends Requirements & Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a similar field is required for this position 5-8+ years of relevant experience in graphic design, editorial design, or advertising and 2+ years of project management experience preferred Must have strong project management skills to plan, prioritize, and organize effectively. Proficient in marketing theory and design applications Knowledge of B2C and B2B marketing strategies Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc..) and other digital imaging tools used in the production of print and electronic communications Excellent organizational skills, including experience cataloging and saving final design and support files 3+ years of experience collaborating with an in-house marketing and organization team Strong technical aptitude and ability to pick up new tools quickly Ability to travel as needed to conferences, business meetings and trainings (less than 10%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Keen eye for modern, fresh design aesthetics and typography Strong attention to detail with exceptional editing and proofreading skills Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamically changing environment Ability to coordinate and organize multiple simultaneous projects A positive attitude – maintaining poise and professionalism in stressful situations Strong collaborator with the ability to work across various internal value streams to create results Ability to work as part of a team and independently Superior verbal and written communication skills The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and are a reasonable representation of its activities.