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The National Confectioners Association is the preeminent organization in Washington, D.C., representing more than 400 candy, gum, and chocolate manufacturers and suppliers across the U.S. The National Confectioners Association is mission-driven advocacy organization that fosters an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy.

Position Overview:

NCA’s Graphic Designer is responsible for the Association’s visual communications and collateral materials including, but not limited to, print and digital advertising and marketing, meeting programs and promotional materials, presentations, social graphics, signage, electronic publications, videos, white papers and infographics. The position will assist with the management of NCA’s branding and styling across all media and platforms. The Graphic Designer will execute creative projects for all departments within the association and utilize a variety of design skills.

NCA is very much a data-driven organization. The ideal candidate has experience in data visualization and will be able to provide examples of this type of work in their portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, develop and produce high-impact creative materials that reflect NCA’s mission and vision.
• Design and produce art and copy to support NCA’s external communications and advocacy programs, trade shows and other events, membership activities and industry communications.
• Design media to support the association’s brands and sub-brands.
• Support third-party design projects by packaging logos, font, and other art as necessary; monitor external products for brand consistency; manipulate supplied artwork to create resources for internal use.
• Design PowerPoint templates for use by NCA staff and third parties; create presentations or artwork for presentations to support the association’s internal and external communications.
• Create infographics and/or data graphics.
• Source printing partners and other vendors; monitor projects through all phases of production, adhere to budgets, deadlines and time constraints.
• Maintain electronic filing system for all of NCA’s visual assets.
• Present new ideas for sharing NCA messaging in a compelling, visual manner.
• Assist producers of web and social media content with graphic development.
• Collaborate with internal marketing teams to create engaging materials for NCA events and member services.

What’s Great About Working for NCA as the Graphic Designer? 

• NCA is an exceptionally well-respected brand in Washington, D.C., and beyond. We do important and meaningful work on behalf of the nearly 58,000 candy makers in the U.S.
• You get to be part of a team advocating for industry of passionate professionals representing well-respected and purposeful companies and brands.
• Your work will be vital to our ability to deliver on the goals of our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan: Thrive in 2025.
• The nature of your work will be challenging and fun. There is plenty of opportunity to flex your creative and strategic muscle.
• Your colleagues are talented and passionate individuals who are dedicated to the success of the confectionery industry – and to each other.
• We promote a flexible work environment that respects your life outside of work.
• NCA offers a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package.

NCA’s Core Values:

In our workplace and throughout the confectionery industry, NCA promotes:

• Happiness – reflecting the fun and enjoyment of confections
• Trust – serving as a model of transparency, integrity and authenticity
• Community – fostering diversity and collaborative relationships
• Responsibility – encouraging and promoting a sustainable industry that creates value for all of our stakeholders
• Leadership – demonstrating purposeful, proactive, and nimble leadership

Reporting Structure:

The Graphic Designer reports to the Vice President of Integrated Marketing & Communications and is an integral part of the Association’s public affairs and communications team working closely with all departments. 

Location: 

NCA employees are currently working in a hybrid on-site/remote environment, with the expectation to be in the Washington, D.C. (Georgetown), office when necessary to execute efficiently and effectively the functions of the job. This position may be considered fully remote.

To Apply: 

If this sounds like a great fit for you and you’re excited to make an immediate impact at NCA, please submit resume, cover letter, salary expectations, a portfolio of work including examples of advertising, marketing materials or other content the applicant has designed and produced, and writing/editing samples to be considered. Please send all necessary items to jobs@CandyUSA.com and reference Graphic Designer in the subject line.

NCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

NCA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NCA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required, preferably in graphic design or communications (equivalent work experience may be considered).
• Two or more years of work experience in the graphics design field required, including internships.
• Strong layout and typography skills using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat); fluency in MS Office applications, especially PowerPoint.
• Excellent communications skills and strong attention to detail. Previous writing and proofreading experience preferred.
• Ability to work in both a collaborative environment and independently on several projects at once, often against tight deadlines, while providing frequent status and progress updates to internal teams.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Understanding of printing process, photography and illustration.
• Flexibility and ability incorporate feedback, while offering constructive advice on design choices that may better reflect the Association’s goals.

About National Confectioners Association

The National Confectioners Association is the preeminent organization in Washington, D.C., representing more than 400 candy, gum, and chocolate manufacturers and suppliers across the U.S. The National Confectioners Association is mission-driven advocacy organization that fosters an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy.

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