Job Description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
National Headquarters - Memphis, TN
 
 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years of experience in art direction/design creating top-quality innovative materials
• Inspires, leads, or participates while driving the visualization process—from collaborative conceptualization through final production of marketing materials for Ducks Unlimited
• Must be expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Excellent knowledge of graphic development software and print specification requirements
• Experience with UX/UI design principles and proficiency in UX design software (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch) to create intuitive, engaging user experiences is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and/or Interactive Media
• Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional visual design skills, strong layout, typography, and graphics standards
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of advertising and market trends
• Establishes and maintains aggressive deadlines by directing and multi-tasking under pressure
• Creates designs that translate across platforms and print/digital formats
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• A passion for the great outdoors and the realization that you are part of a great conservation organization that makes a difference in America’s wetlands. Hunting experience (especially waterfowl hunting) is a major plus 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete design project development 
• Responsible for active participation in brainstorming sessions and collaborating with project managers to create highly successful communication deliverables for Ducks Unlimited
• Capability to multi-task and balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Responsible for managing project quality and meeting deadlines within budget
• Responsible for the preparation of creative concepts for clients in tandem with the Creative Director
• Work with outside vendors (photographers, printers, developers) to obtain best pricing and sustain quality
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of graphic development software and print specification requirements 

EDUCATION:

• Degree or college diploma in creative design (i.e. Graphic Design – 3 to 4-year program) 

TRAVEL:

• Some travel across North America for training and research on an occasional basis 

TO APPLY:  Please fill out the application materials on this link and attach a resume with 3 professional references and include Electronic or PDF samples. For further information regarding this position please contact Tommy Hardin at [email protected]. To request application materials, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions),  sexual orientation, gender, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.