POSITION OBJECTIVE: Work with Director of Creative Services in creating a wide range of marketing and policy-related materials that further AFBF’s mission and promote and build the AFBF/FB brand. This includes but is not limited to, flyers, posters, signage, brochures, social media graphics, reports, logos and invitations.

REPORTS TO: Director, Creative Services

LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and refine designs with a collaborative, flexible and responsive mindset
• Build strong working relationships with “internal clients” (AFBF staff) and maintain a positive attitude
• Work independently to design, refine and finalize multiple assigned projects simultaneously
• Create project schedules and meet deadlines agreed to by clients
• Maintains tracking and archive system in accordance with established Creative Services protocols
• Serve as an in-house photographer producing headshots and covering events
• Assist in other Creative Services functions and duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS:

Collaborate with Creative Services colleagues, Communications team and other AFBF departments with graphic design needs to maintain a reputation of excellence in creative design. Work with external vendors as necessary to deliver high quality products.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance, supplemental coverage available
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Eligible for Company Paid Relocation

EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 4-6 years of design experience in an in-house creative department or design firm
• Strong conceptual skills, high-level sense of design, layout, and typography
• Broad thinker who is able to offer a variety of design solutions
• Self-starter with strong time management skills that ensure deadlines are met with minimal supervision
• Advanced proficiency in the latest versions of Adobe CC Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Lightroom) on a Macbook Pro
• Working knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Expert knowledge of graphic design production processes and experience with print production
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a strong team player
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Experience taking quality digital photographs of individuals (headshots) and events (conventions/meetings)
• Knowledge of current design programs and trends for print, online media, and digital photography.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Association experience preferred
• Familiarity with agriculture a plus
• Social media and web advertising design experience a plus

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel

TO APPLY:  Please submit a resume, portfolio, and a link to printed samples 

About American Farm Bureau Federation

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), a national trade association, has been ranked among the 25 most influential groups in Washington D.C. by Fortune magazine. Members of the association are united to implement policies and programs that will improve the financial well-being and quality of life for America’s farmers and ranchers. Farm Bureau is the nation’s largest farm organization and is local, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Nationally, the organization has 6 million member families, 51 state affiliates and 2,800 county organizations. Farm Bureau is the voice of agricultural producers of more than 300 commodities. Our members produce most of your food, the fiber that goes into your clothes, the corn that produces ethanol to help your gasoline burn cleaner, and the soybean oil that is used to make ink for your newspaper. For more information, please visit our website at www.fb.org. The office is located at the L’Enfant Plaza stops on both metro and the Virginia Railway Express in downtown Washington DC.

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