Position Title: Multimedia Graphic Designer, Manager
Department: Communications
Classification: Exempt
Direct Report: Vice President of Communications
I. Position Summary
World Monuments Fund (WMF) is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world’s most treasured places to enrich people’s lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities. The organization is headquartered in New York City with offices and affiliates in Cambodia, India, Peru, Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's diverse cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries. Partnering with local communities, funders, and governments, WMF draws on heritage to address some of today’s most pressing challenges: climate change, underrepresentation, imbalanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. With a commitment to the people who bring places to life, WMF embraces the potential of the past to create a more resilient and inclusive society.
WMF seeks a qualified professional for the role of Multimedia Graphic Designer to support the organization's mission by maintaining and enhancing WMF’s visual brand. A key member of the Communications team, she/he will produce visual assets across all channels to help implement a cohesive communications strategy for the entire organization. This is a hybrid position with a minimum three days in the office required.
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II. Responsibilities
- Support the Communications department in the conception, design, and production of multimedia deliverables such as brochures, emails, social media graphics, animations, infographics, presentations, videos, and occasionally logos and websites
- Support the Development department by designing materials such as invitations, donor mailings, presentations, and event collateral
- Support WMF’s worldwide network of affiliates, regional representatives, and project partners by designing and overseeing the production of communications materials, ensuring that it adheres to WMF’s brand guidelines
- Produce templates for internal and external applications
- Research and source imagery with an understanding of usage rights
- Design and manage the production of WMF-branded collateral such as apparel and donor gifts
III. Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in visual communications, graphic design, or related field
- Five to seven years of experience producing creative, strategic designs for every medium
- Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite with animation and video editing experience highly preferred
- Familiarity with designing for Microsoft 365 products
- Experience with prototyping applications such as InVision, Sketch, Figma or similar is a plus
- Ability to conceptualize and develop a complete project from ideation to launch
- A keen eye for design and typography with the ability to produce polished results in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects and timelines
- Highly organized and detail oriented with effective file management and versioning habits
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to work with staff at all organizational levels
- A team player with a willingness to help others
- An interest in cultural heritage conservation, history, architecture, and art a plus
- A curiosity for and ongoing education in the latest standards for web and document accessibility through a disability inclusion lens
- A proactive approach to finding and improving accessibility across our platforms
- Makes recommendations for brand standards around illustration, photography, and vendors that promote a standard of equity and inclusion
IV. EEO Statement
The World Monuments Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetics, creed, national origin, age, disability, marital and/or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The World Monuments Fund is a NY State at-will employer. In addition to federal law requirements, World Monuments Fund also complies with all other applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and or operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
V. Compensation and Benefits
The World Monuments Fund offers a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid time off, wellness and sick time off, holiday time off, and a multitude of other insurance benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a fully comprehensive retirement plan.
The salary range for this position will be $65,000-80,000, depending on experience.
VI. Application Procedure
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@wmf.org.
Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted.
No Phone Calls.