Art Director

TERM: Full time- Exempt 

Program: Communications Department 

Remote

Bargaining Unit Position: No 

The Position 

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit that uses science to protect our health, safety, and environment.  We are scientists, engineers, economists, activists and everyday people who develop and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war. 

As Art Director, you will join and lead an amazing group of multimedia producers, overseeing our visual identity and contributing to creative projects in support of the organization and its advocacy campaigns. You’ll spend your days designing promotional materials; collaborating with videographers and animation specialists; crafting data visualizations; mentoring other creative professionals; working with campaigns; and growing and pushing our visual brand. 

•  In the first 30 days, you will immerse yourself in onboarding activities, collaborating with different campaigns and departments, learning from team members, and shadowing their daily tasks.
• By the 60-day mark, you'll be entrusted with quality control projects, and gradually take full ownership and leadership of the multimedia team.
• By the end of 90 days, you'll be fully engaged in all aspects of the job, overseeing the team and delivering graphic design in support of campaigns and fundraising.

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Requirements

• Oversee and manage our visual brand, refining and approving visual work from across the organization 
• Oversee multimedia production from a team of other creative professionals 
• Conceptualize and produce a range of graphic products, including marketing and development-related materials, as well as data visualization, social media graphics, and occasional video work. 
• Provide strategic creative guidance to several of our advocacy campaigns (and then make it happen!) 
• Run a team. Help them grow! 

Qualifications and Experience 

Seven to 10 years of experience in design, multimedia content development, video production, project management, and staff supervision. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferable, preferably in graphic design.

May spend extended periods at computer.  Some travel required (5-10%)

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Benefits

UCS is an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify its staff. In particular, we’re dedicated to broadening opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. We’re also committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of culturally diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and environmental outcomes for all, including historically disenfranchised communities.

Details:

This is a full-time remote position based in close proximity to UCS’s Cambridge, MA office. For those who meet all position requirements, the salary range is ($114,671 - $129,000) UCS offers excellent benefits and a rewarding work environment.

Information about the organization is available at http://www.ucsusa.org.

Comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

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More about the team:

Our team is made up of a dedicated group of researchers, scientists, communicators, campaigners, and advocates from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and a collaborative and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. We continually strive to create an environment which is a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, parents, empty-nesters, and people with a wide variety of interests and backgrounds.

To Apply: We know there are great candidates who won’t check all of these boxes, and we also know you might bring important skills that we haven’t considered. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Please upload a cover letter and resume. In the cover letter, please confirm that the listed salary meets your expectations. Upload materials in Word or PDF format only. No phone calls, please.

This position is not in the bargaining unit.

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Covid Mandate for New Hires:

For in office roles, UCS employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees are considered fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC. All new hires who will be reporting to an office location must provide notice of their vaccination status and vaccination documentation, on or before their first day of work. For all others, UCS strongly encourages full vaccinations among its employees, up to and including booster shots, even if working remotely.

All new employees must comply with the mandatory vaccination requirements outlined in UCS policies as soon as practicable. Union of Concerned Scientists will notify candidates for employment of the requirements of this policy before the start of employment.

Deadline: Until filled.