The Conservation Fund
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Design Manager

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Post Date:Aug 20, 2010Type:Full time
Start Date:July 1, 2010Salary:Negotiable
Location: United States - Virginia - Arlington Job Reference:
Job Description:
About The Job
We’re looking for a creative and highly motivated Design Manager to design, develop and manage digital and some print materials that colorfully and consistently tell The Conservation Fund’s story. The Design Manager plays a critical role on a four-member team, reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This is an exciting opportunity to help the Fund transition from print to online storytelling, involving extensive use of photos and graphics, with some video. This position calls for someone who works well independently and as part of a team, with an eye for visual storytelling, attention to detail, high energy and a sense of humor. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is required. Solid understanding of the entire Adobe Creative Suite is preferable. Willingness to master new skills, including video editing/production using Final Cut Pro and some familiarity with our Drupal-platform website, is also desirable.   This position is located in our headquarters office in Arlington, VA.


Skills:
Qualified candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including online photo and graphics research and editing, interactive media design, print design and project management.

Responsibilities:

--Research, edit and design online photos and graphic elements
--Develop and manage the Fund’s collection of images
--Oversee outsourced materials (annual report, quarterly newsletter) for digital and print
--Manage production of and provide creative direction for the Fund’s marketing materials
--Provide creative direction for the migration of information from print to online
--Work closely with the Fund’s online content manager to package information for different audiences
--Work closely with outside writers to marry visual elements with text


Comments:
How to Apply:
We offer a great benefits package and a location close to Metro. Qualified/interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
The Conservation Fund
1655 N Ft Myer Drive Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209
E-mail: careers@conservationfund.org
Fax: (703) 525-4610
Be sure to include the title of the position in your email’s subject line.
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information
The Conservation Fund
Joyce Ferrell
1655 North Ft. Myer Drive, Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209-3199
United States
Ph: (703) 525-6300
Fax: (703) 525-4610
Email: careers@conservationfund.org
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