American Concrete Pipe Association – Graphic Designer

The role of the Graphic Designer is a long-term, contract-based position for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA), working directly with the Vice President of Marketing.  The position typically requires between 25 – 40 hours per month, with some months demanding a heavier workload.

The Graphic Designer plays a vital role and is responsible for creating a variety of content to support the ACPA’s Marketing, Education, Membership, and Events team.  It is crucial that the developed content aligns with the ACPA’s branding, messaging, and voice.  This includes producing handouts, social graphics, banners, posters, event logos/badges, annual reports, and short promotional videos.

The Graphic Designer is integral to the visual representation of our industry, organization, and members.  We need someone who can maintain and elevate our brand by identifying errors, suggesting edits, and providing re-imagined concepts that serve to improve projects.

It is essential for the Graphic Designer to be proficient in Canva, as it is the primary tool used by the ACPA for most of our graphic design needs.  While the designer is not restricted to only using Canva, all final projects must be compatible with Canva to allow for future edits and manipulation by the ACPA team.

Our ACPA team is small, energetic, and easy to work with.  We take a collaborative approach, working with our graphic designers in a manner that integrates them as part of our team, encouraging them to leverage their expertise and professional skills to guide us through projects.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Video Production

• Create and update graphic content for various ACPA projects such as the Pipe School logo, Annual Business Meeting brochure, pull-up banners, social media graphics, fact sheets, and presentation designs.
• Produce videos ranging from short educational clips (1-3 minutes) to promotional videos that highlight the benefits of our products or upcoming events (such as Pipe School and the Annual Meeting). These videos are to have a professional yet not overly high-production value.

 Canva Design Integration

• Utilize Canva for most graphic design needs, ensuring that final projects can be edited or manipulated by the ACPA team.
• Ability to use other design software but finalize layouts and assets within Canva for team accessibility.

 Basecamp Project Management

• Coordinate with the ACPA team and other contractors through Basecamp to manage projects, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
• Utilize professional expertise to guide project management and execution, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

 Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the ACPA team, contributing to a collaborative, energetic work environment.
• Use professional skills to provide creative direction and insights on projects, ensuring branding consistency and alignment with ACPA’s strategic goals.

Key Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Develop creative assets that comply with ACPA's branding guidelines.
• Manage multiple graphic design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and conceptualize innovative design concepts.
• Maintain and update design files for ongoing accessibility and future use.

Qualifications

• Proven graphic design and video production experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of media and styles.
• Proficiency in Canva and familiarity with other graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with experience in Basecamp or similar project management tools.
• Ability to work part-time, averaging 25-40 hours a month, with flexibility to accommodate project timelines.

The ACPA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

NOTE:  This is a contract position and is not a direct employment role with the ACPA.  As such, the contractor is not eligible for employee benefits, such as healthcare, bonuses, or other employee-related perks.