APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
12 Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, the Sr. Graphic Designer, will assist on a wide range of complex graphic designs and content creation for a variety of products and purposes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead in the creation of visual materials, branding guidelines, and design principles for the organization and its associated programs, departments, campaigns, initiatives, and events.
Ensure brand fidelity across platforms and materials, for both internal and external audiences.
Provide guidance to, collaborate with, and supervise the work of an additional team member.
Contribute to the creative process; brainstorm and collaborate to consistently deliver high-quality work while staying true to our values and patients/clients.
Work daily to assist with various complex projects.
Transform concepts into visual executions with a fast turnaround.
Meet with internal stakeholders to take projects from concept to execution in a timely manner.
Liaise with vendors, agencies, contractors, and coordinators as needed.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years’ experience or HS and 5+ years equivalent work experience in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Interactive/Media Design, Marketing, or similar field required.
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required.
Well-organized with digital filing and daily tasks with astute attention to detail
Must be extremely creative and have the ability to balance bold thinking with the flexibility to compromise and finish the task at hand
Takes direction well, especially when it comes to design feedback
Intimate understanding of design, branding, and digital best practices
Great eye for typography and typeface selection
Proficient knowledge of file sharing platforms and file archiving principles
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite Photo retouching experience preferred
Copywriting, copyediting, and proofreading skills preferred
Experience working in healthcare, social justice, or advocacy, and/or with the LGBTQ+ community, people with HIV, and underserved communities preferred
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of written Spanish a plus.
Knowledge of motion graphics, social media platforms, and web design a plus
Ability to:
Able to keep on schedule and multi-task in a busy, production-intensive environment
Ability to be flexible with schedule during critical projects and deadlines
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.
To Apply:
Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=101248&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806
