Jobs at Riley Children's Foundation (Now Hiring) — 1 open

Creative Services Specialist

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level$175K raised

Position Purpose Working as part of the Marketing & Communications Team and reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, the Creative Services Specialist contribute to the development, implementation, maintenan…

Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Branding

Creative Services Specialist

Riley Children's Foundation

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States • On-site

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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 51d ago
~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Foundation's graphic identity across print, digital, and social platforms to support fundraising efforts. Manage digital assets and coordinate with external marketing vendors and photographers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in creative services. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and experience with branding guidelines and digital platforms are essential.

Full job description

Position Purpose

Working as part of the Marketing & Communications Team and reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications, the Creative Services Specialist contribute to the development, implementation, maintenance and enrichment of the Foundation’s graphic identity across all print, display, and digital platforms directly impacting the Riley brand and the Foundation’s engagement and fundraising efforts.

Foundation, region/department and individual staff goals are set annually and are expected to grow toward the Foundation’s strategic plan and annual business plan.

Direct Reports: NA

Key Responsibilities

1. Create High-Quality Designs

Creative Concepting: Bring the mission of Riley Children’s Foundation to life through thoughtful, creative, audience-centered design. Consult and collaborate with colleagues and teams throughout the Foundation to recommend effective design solutions to engage donors and prospective donors and contribute to the achievement of measurable fundraising results. Develop and maintain an understanding of key audiences and consider how design sets tone and reinforces messaging.
Branding: Incorporate brand standards consistently, powerfully and evocatively and in a manner that advances Riley Children’s Foundation’s standing among donor audiences, particularly philanthropic leaders.
Execution: Through focused and diligent efforts, produce high-quality deliverables for all platforms, including print, web, social media, simple animations, email, and environmental signage. Review design files and deliverables for accuracy, consistency, brand alignment, and production readiness. Manage, at times, multiple design requests, production schedules and deadlines while staying on budget, maintaining consistency and responsiveness.
Develop toolkits: Develop and maintain branded templates that can be easily accessed and edited by colleagues throughout the Foundation for projects of lower priority, so greater attention can be focused on projects that drive giving and relate to major gifts.

2. Digital Asset Management

Serve as the marketing and communications expert for the digital asset management system.
Develop processes and efficiencies for optimizing platform usage including coordination of uploading creative assets and collaboration with colleagues on appropriate tagging.

3. Manage marketing vendor relationships

Coordinate and direct freelance photographers during photo sessions involving Riley kids, caregivers, team members and donors.
Manage production vendors ensuring we receive the best service and quality.
Bid projects on a regular cadence to ensure we receive the best prices and act as good stewards of Foundation funds.
Ensure invoices and processing are timely and accurate.

4. Administrative

Meetings: Prepare for and actively participate in all Riley Children’s Foundation meetings as appropriate. Ensure expectations and tools for meeting agendas and follow-up are implemented.

Budget: Work with your officer/direct manager to develop, manage and monitor the budget, staying within overall budget guidelines.
Technology: Understand and effectively use the technology available at the Riley Children’s Foundation.
Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Foundation policies, as well as local, state and federal laws that govern business practices.

5. Other Duties as Assigned

Riley Children’s Foundation events: Participate in Riley Children’s Foundation Events as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Ability to manage multiple tasks and get accurate and timely results.
Skills: Advance experience with Adobe Cloud: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects and other Adobe products; Previous knowledge of Bynder is helpful; creative/art direction; branding guidelines implementation and maintenance; working knowledge of MS Office and Apple Keynote; knowledge of a variety of printing techniques; logo design; photo shoot oversight; basic illustration, Web graphics and video editing; strong layout and composition skills; color, typography, organization and communication skills; intermediate knowledge and experience working with HTML and responsive digital platforms.
Qualities: Personal belief in Riley Children’s Foundation vision, mission, core values and strategic direction. Results oriented. Ability to work independently under pressure and effectively prioritize a varied and diverse workload. Creative and resourceful. Inquisitive and sharp minded coupled with demonstrated aptitude for strategic donor or customer experience strategy. Self-motivating and self-starting. Ability to take quiet pride in one’s work. Perseverance. Team player. Must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Professional demeanor.

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Adobe CloudIllustratorInDesignPhotoshopAfter EffectsBynderMS OfficeApple KeynoteHTMLResponsive Digital PlatformsBranding GuidelinesDigital Asset ManagementGraphic IdentityPrint TechniquesLogo DesignVideo Editing

About Riley Children's Foundation

LinkedIn Visit site

To inspire people to invest in pediatric research, care, and programs that support the physical & mental health of kids.

Industry: Fundraising
Company size: 51-200 employees
Founded: 1921
Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
LinkedIn followers: 11,708
Total funding: $175K

Riley Children’s Foundation is the fundraising organization for Riley Children's Health and the founding organization that opened Riley Children's in 1924. Today Riley Children's is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation and is the only comprehensive children’s research hospital in the state of Indiana. Riley Children’s Foundation also funds Camp Riley and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home and Billie Lou Wood Visitor Center.

Offices: 500 N Meridian St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, US

Health CareFundraisingChildrens Healther CareMaternity and Newborn HealthFamily Support ProgramsPediatric ResearchPediatric HealthHospitaland Children's HospitalHospital

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About Riley Children's Foundation

LinkedIn Visit site

To inspire people to invest in pediatric research, care, and programs that support the physical & mental health of kids.

Industry: Fundraising
Company size: 51-200 employees
Founded: 1921
Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana
LinkedIn followers: 11,708
Total funding: $175K

Offices: 500 N Meridian St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, US

Health CareFundraisingChildrens Healther CareMaternity and Newborn HealthFamily Support ProgramsPediatric ResearchPediatric HealthHospitaland Children's HospitalHospital

View all jobs at Riley Children's Foundation

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