Creative Associate

Job Summary:
Work with Marketing Manager to support the organization through creative messaging that increases brand visibility, recognition and effectiveness.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in daily brainstorming sessions to establish goals for producing editorial content and art that advance PACE-RI’s strong brand reputation.

Oversee competitive bid processes, ensure quality standards and meet deadline requirements for delivery of branded materials, including business cards, apparel, stationery.

Offer creative input on a diverse mix of projects in the marketing area and across the business:
ART - Produce high-quality graphic designs, photography, videos, illustrations, and other art for a range of collateral including web, print, and digital;
WEBSITE - Manage the PACE-RI website, ensuring it is regularly updated, consistent with brand standards, and highly effective in supporting organizational goals;
BRAND - Portray the PACE-RI brand in a way that aligns with our goals, values, and aspirations. Provide tools (Brand Book, PPT slides, email signature, business cards, etc.) and train the organization on brand standards;
CONSULTANT - Collaborate with internal customers, partners, and cross-functional teams to develop campaigns and materials are on-strategy, on-brand and launched within projected deadlines;
VENDORS - Create scalability for the team through external agencies/contractors when appropriate. Manage creative process with contractors.

• ART

- Graphic design
- Photography
- Video
- Illustration
- Other
- Produces newsletters, brochures, data comics, annual reports, fact sheets, flyers, participant testimonials, staff testimonials, and many other works.
- Regardless of medium, these steps are followed:
- Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
- Plans concept by studying information and materials, having conversation with stakeholders.
- Creates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
- _Ushers design through development process (keeping Marketing Manager apprised), obtains edits from stakeholders and then gets written approval of concept from person responsible for the document/piece
- _Prepares final layout by marking up finished copy and art.
- Works with input from the Marketing Manager to get materials to appropriate printers, vendors, and art services; approves look and feel of materials with input from internal clients.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies

• WEBSITE

- Oversees the content management system
- Updates and administers content on the PACE-RI website; at least monthly
- Collects and interprets site analytics; at least monthly

• BRAND

- Works with marketing colleagues to develop, promote, and protect the PACE-RI brand
- Produces brand book; works with internal stakeholders to regularly train and update staff on brand standards and expectations; at least 2 times per year
- Works with Marketing Manager to ensure updated materials are developed, distributed, and stored in an easily accessible library

• CONSULTANT

- Brings a creative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a flexible, solutions-oriented approach to all projects, particularly internal “clients.”
- Respond to all requests within 24 hours. Work with Marketing Associate to fill out a project intake form, create a deliverables timeline and communicate with “clients” on that timeline.
- Participate in collaborative creative process and manage a high volume of work while navigating shifting priorities of various partners, including marketing.
- Serve as back up for social media, writing marketing-related content, and editing, when appropriate.

• VENDORS

- Work regularly with printers, embroiderers, specialty ad goods companies and (occasionally) with external photographers or videographers and digital media consultants.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and demonstrates original thought and ingenuity.
- Travels as necessary.
- Works occasional weekends and evenings when requested.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in graphic design or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Required
1-3 years of related design work experience, Required
1-3 years of graphic design and photography experience, Required
1-3 years of experience with photo or video editing software (Photoshop, Adobe or similar), Required
1-3 years of experience running a public portfolio including website and social media management, Required
1-3 years of experience creating info-graphics, presentations and/or data dashboards, Required
1-3 years of experience with photo and video editing software (Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro), Required
1-3 years of experience providing visual content and editing/updating website and social media channels, Required
1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation: community-based travel required.

About the PACE Organization of Rhode Island:
With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home, the PACE Organization of Rhode Island provides Community-Based Health Care and Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every person.

PACE-RI is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job successfully.

Benefits:
PACE-RI offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 3% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your anticipated starting salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Photography: 1 year (Preferred)
• Photo or Video Editing Software: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,100 - $53,400