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Design Director – Hershey Cause Communications

Hershey Cause Communications, one of the first mission-driven strategic communications agencies and a pioneer in the field of cause communications, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic design leader who wants to change the world for the better.

The Design Director is responsible for providing a creative spark and executing quality print and web design. Hershey Cause Communications is a full-service agency, so it’s important that our Design Director have experience with – and mastery of – brand identity development and roll-out, print collateral, website architecture and design and e-newsletter design. The Design Director supervises a full-time Senior Designer and may work with designated Creative Directors, if necessary. A creative professional, the Design Director will have a great eye and a passion for design, and work collaboratively with the Marketing and Account teams.

Critical Job Responsibilities

Creative Production / Account Management

Manage design resources including other designers, vendors, freelancers – including web developers
Coordinate with project manager on developing production schedules, staying one step ahead of workflow and staffing needs
Provide quality control on all design projects
Maintain digital files and paperwork
Production of print mechanicals
Oversee printers’ proofs and handle press checks

Design Skills

Produce consistently brilliant creative within set timeframes
Lead creative projects and manage / oversee design projects from start to finish
Lead and educate the staff in creative processes
Lead and creative direct photo shoots and location scouts if needed
Demonstrate web design and UX/UI savvy; keep up with latest trends and technology
Leverage design to provide solutions to client needs

Internal Marketing

Manage design and updates for internal marketing components including websites and e-newsletters (knowledge of WordPress is a plus)
Coordinate with project manager on design needs for new business proposals and pitches
Assist in the development of Hershey Cause capabilities and collateral materials
Participate in networking opportunities and represent the agency at relevant events and conferences

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

5+ years agency experience
Experience supervising managing teams
Bachelor’s degree in communication arts, marketing and design or related field

Skills and Abilities

Strong portfolio across a variety of disciplines
Strong communication skills and the ability to build both solid internal and client relationships
Possess understanding of the marriage of words and pictures for a successful design project
Understanding of how a visual brand is executed across all mediums – print to digital
Experience directing complex and large scale projects
Expert in the use of typography, color theory, layout and communication across a wide variety of design deliverables (digital and print)
Demonstrates a critical user-based perspective for all design decisions
Proven ability to express complex ideas through design in innovative, clear and provocative ways
Attention to detail at the highest level with a keen eye for proofreading copy and content; excellent spelling and grammar skills
Very strong organizational skills
Agile, flexible and a solution based thinker
Works well under pressure and multiple deadlines managing overlapping projects and adapting to scheduling modifications
Able to communicate ideas effectively to and between creatives and non-creatives
Social media savvy
Proficient with prominent design applications:
- Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop
- WordPress
- Mac/OS
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Keynote

All team members should strive to consistently exhibit our core values and guiding principles.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The following are essential to Hershey Cause Communications as a company, in our work, with our clients, and within and among ourselves:

Consistent Timeless Quality. Best-in-class pros.
Intelligence permeates everything we do. Thoughtful.
Always thinking ahead. First to spot big ideas.
Excited about our work. Passionate about what we do.
A “realness” in ourselves, our work and our clients. Authentic.

CORE VALUES

The following are qualities that we embrace in our team and in our clients:

Positive Energetic

Approachable Passionate

Accountability Authenticity

Collaboration Quality

Vision Clarity

Passion Honest

Diverse Humor

Creative Intelligent

About Hershey Cause Communications

Hershey Cause Communications is a mission-driven strategic marketing and communications agency that creates positive social change on behalf of companies, foundations, nonprofits and the public sector. Based in Los Angeles, the agency also provides communication tools and training to over 20,000 nonprofit organizations in over 25 countries. For more information, visit www.hersheycause.com.

If our mission and values align with yours, if your skills and experience match what we’ve outlined above and if you’re serious about having a positive impact on the world by using “Communications for Good,” we’d love to hear from you.

Please send resumes, cover letters and portfolio per the following instructions to Juliet Gifford at info@causecommunications.com.

Resume should include work experience, skills, education and salary history
Cover letter should include the following:
- Why do you want to work at Hershey Cause Communications?
- Why this position is attractive and would be satisfying?
- What do you bring to this position? How do your skills and experience match the job?
- Your desired career path
- Portfolio of design samples