As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community - breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment - we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.
Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization working to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. We are guided by a single purpose: as we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it. The work we do at Breakthrough T1D makes a tangible, real-world difference in the lives of millions living with T1D in the United States and around the world.
Breakthrough T1D is expanding its reach to Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, and the creative designer will play a pivotal role in helping us develop culturally and linguistically appropriate designs that will help Spanish-speaking people live better with type 1 diabetes.
We’re looking for a talented part-time (project based, up to 66 hours per month) bilingual creative designer who can take concepts and ideas and create visual representations in both print and electronic media. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and be skilled in every step of the design process, from concept to final deliverable. Collaborating with multiple team members, the creative designer should be able to take written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects. The successful candidate will thoroughly understand licensed branding and marketing and find the right style and layout for every project.
This role will report to the Director of Multicultural Community Programs but will partner closely with the Marketing & Communications Department to ensure all materials are on brand, leveraging existing templates, and aligned with Breakthrough T1D's look, feel, tone, and strategic communications priorities.
Objectives of this role:
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Work on a wide range of projects, using various software programs to visualize and develop innovative graphic designs that meet organizational and team goals
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Obtain input to ensure that designs meet organizational standards and brand expectations, express ideas accurately, and represent the organization and/or brand appropriately
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Work independently as well as cooperatively with the team to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and schedule project implementation based on workload
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Examine existing processes, identify flaws, and create solutions that improve design capabilities
Core Responsibilities:
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Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize across teams on a wide range of Spanish/bilingual content materials, including, but not limited to, resource redesign, Community Summits collateral, chapter assets, Spanish social media pages creative content, mission pieces, and others as needs arise
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In partnership with Marketing and Communications and Data and Technology colleagues, oversee and update the Spanish section of the Breakthrough T1D website, ensuring that content aligns with brand and brand voice, and is accurate, up-to-date, and reflective of our partnerships and initiatives
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In partnership with the National Social Media Team, develop engaging social graphics for social media posts and campaigns about programs and partnerships
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Develop clear and concise copy and/or design work that effectively communicates key messages and engages our target audience, through both digital and print
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Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team members to develop content that aligns with organizational goals and priorities
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Work closely with the internal Marketing and Communications team and other internal stakeholders to align messaging, coordinate campaigns, and maximize impact
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Translate strategic direction into high-quality design
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Present design concepts and make revisions based on feedback
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Manage the design and uploading process for all project materials based on best practices using our content management system
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Stay up-to-date with design trends and technologies to deliver fresh and innovative designs
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Ensure that all designs are delivered on time and meet quality standards
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Collaborate with social media specialist on social media needs
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
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Five or more years of experience in professional creative design
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Strong knowledge of design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Adobe Creative Suite
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Bilingual (Native Spanish/English) with excellent written and verbal Spanish/English language skills
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively with team members
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure that all designs meet high standards of quality
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Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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Flawless project management with a high-level execution
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Comfort working remotely and across multiple time zones
Essential Skills and Competencies:
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Creativity and a strong sense of aesthetics
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A deep understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find innovative solutions to design challenges
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Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements
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Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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A passion for design and a curiosity to learn and grow as a designer
Target Pay - $50/hou
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional information:
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.