american petroleum institute Looking for Creative Designer at Washington, DC Full Time

The Creative Designer is responsible for handling the creative design activities from concept to execution in API’s communications department. All creative project requests will be translated into compelling visual, interactive, and/or web designs by using appropriate design theory and applying content and usability best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with a variety of internal clients and team members to provide creative direction and production that reflects inspired thinking while adhering to internal processes and timelines. 
• Ability to distinguish and manage quick-turn projects that require less design to larger projects with longer lead times and require more polished design.
• Seamlessly picks up projects halfway through the creative process by maintaining a consistent voice/tone as well as able to appropriately hand projects off to peer creative staff when necessary. 
• Creates print and web-accessible infographics and charts to aid in making data understandable. 
• Designs and manages print and digital projects that include visual concepts, typography, logos, and publication designs.
• Develops graphics for use in presentations, reports, emails, videos, and on websites. 
• Maintains necessary project workflow and communication systems.
• Drives design projects from concept to final production while managing deadlines. 
• Coordinates with employees performing similar duties providing quality control and feedback as needed.
• Maintains professionalism through all interactions with internal clients and project leads, as well as effective coordination with external partners and vendors as needed.

Key Relationships

• Works closely with executive leadership, managers, and internal team members to achieve marketing and communications objectives. 
• Provides creative and technical guidance to design associates and other team members related to design, layout, cross-platform functionality and branding.
• Shares information and develops consensus with other API departments on projects. 
• Manages tasks and collaborates with design associates and external vendors as needed. 
• Directs and works with internal and external printing, design, mailing, and web production professionals to produce marketing and communications materials. 

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience. 
• Experience in print and digital media production required.
• Fluency in current graphic design practices and technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud. 
• Strong Understanding of UX design, print, and digital production process and implications. 
• Ability to create superior and original designs for various types and channels including print, web, infographic, and interactive design. 
• Ability to create superior, original designs for PowerPoint.
• Ability to convert data from spreadsheets into visually compelling designs.
• Supports multiple projects and partners with diverse internal teams to work on both quick-turn-around and longer-term projects. 
• Strong attention to detail and quality. Keen on due diligence and quality checks on creative work.
• Experience in corporate branding, layout, color theory, and typography in both print and digital media.
• Digital video editing experience is a bonus.
• Photography experience is a bonus.
• Animation/3D modeling experience is a bonus.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
• Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc. on occasion
• Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
• Transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs. on occasion

Travel Requirements

Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at[email protected].