The role:

The Manager, Design & Multimedia, reports to the Director, Marketing and Communications, and oversees all aspects of the design and multimedia process, from concept to execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet brand standards.

What you will do:

• Provide effective leadership to the design and multimedia team, by managing performance, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring continued professional development.
• Lead creative development from concept to execution, providing guidance and feedback to design and multimedia professionals.
• Establish and maintain design standards and guidelines to uphold consistency and brand integrity across all design.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely delivery of work.
• Develop collateral for a variety of high-quality, inclusive communications that inform, educate, and engage audiences in support of the Board and its benefits offerings.
• Collaborate across the Marketing and Communications team to ensure strategic objectives are met, providing regular updates on project status to team management.

What you need to succeed in the role:

• An ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff, providing creative leadership and mentorship while fostering collaboration in an inclusive environment.
• Excellent conceptional thinking and problem-solving skills, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• An ability to translate abstract concepts into visual storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, graphic design, digital media, visual communications, or a related discipline is required with a minimum of five years of experience leading a creative team.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and digital asset management systems.
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities effectively and simultaneously manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities.
• A high level of creativity, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• An ability to build relationships with team members, colleagues, and senior management.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and an ability to work simultaneously on multiple assignments.
• Flexible with an ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive within a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• An ability to understand the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the nature and expectation of the membership with the capability to translate this understanding into working knowledge of projects and deliverables.
• An ability to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.
• An ability, interest, and desire to stay current and maintain a level of multimedia and design expertise via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
• Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
• Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
• Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
• Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
• Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.

Our recruiting process is simple.

If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members.

To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.