Development Communications Graphic Designer (Full-Time)

A full-time position for a Development Communications Graphic Designer is available with the Development team at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The Development Communications Graphic Designer creates Danforth Center branded visual content, both print and digital, in order to inspire donation and support.

Responsibilities:

• Working within existing brand guidelines, originates creative design for branded materials such as: newsletters, annual report, campaign materials, brochures, rack cards, invitations, programs, flyers, social graphics / ecards, web graphics and pages, slide decks, signage and other projects as needed
• Oversees production; bids and awards jobs, performs prepress, proof checking, and production of print/manufacturing jobs with outside vendors
• Plans and executes projects on deadline and budget, secures appropriate approvals
• Provides supervisor with regular updates, attends meetings and reports on status
• Maintains clean files on all projects to departmental standards, including costs, approvals, correspondence, vendors and final print materials
• Assists with content, schedules outside photo/video talent as requested, takes digital photographs and video for departmental use as needed, follows Digital Asset Management system protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Self-motivated, good natured, flexible, and creative
• Proven attention to detail, including proofreading ability
• Superior communications skills and ability to receive feedback and art direction
• Comfortable working in a hybrid office with ability to work on-site as needed, as well as from home
• Lives the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design
• Three years of experience in professional employment as a graphic designer (nonprofit employer preferred)
• First-hand experience in prepress and digital and offset commercial print production

Submission:

• Cover letter clearly describing background, experience, and career goals
• Resume
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
• Portfolio link with samples displaying a broad range of design

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy, and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and from charitable contributions from individuals, companies, and foundations.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. As a federal contractor, the Danforth Center is required to comply with the 2021 Executive Order mandating full vaccination status of employees by December 8, 2021 unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation due to physical disability or sincerely held religious belief. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.