VISUAL/UX DESIGN

ECU Communications is looking for a Graphic Artist that prepares visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts for print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Concept development and implementation of graphics strategies
• Creates original designs and implements graphic marketing materials and presentations in print and digital formats, including but not limited to email campaigns, signage, digital banner and social media ads.
• Manages and maintains images and style guides for clients
• Develops and enhances presentations for the marketing team

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Ad resizing as needed
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Conducts quality assurance to ensure quality products
• Works within brand guidelines
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite a must
• Ability to apply creativity to projects while working within brand guidelines. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects.  Ability to pay attention to detail, excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle rejection as a creative professional.
• Graphic Designer will also apply experience with the Adobe Creative suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Provide support across the design field, including communications collateral, brand identity, publication design, digital illustration, typography, digital design and development. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Education: B.S. in graphic design or related field.

Required Skills

• Team player
• Operates with flexibility
• Accepts responsibility, and is proactive
• Open minded
• Fosters a positive environment

Works closely with the senior team to create and execute compelling, inspiring, and scalable creative solutions for multi-platform campaigns including social media channels, mobile, broadcast, print, partnerships and offline. Manages team of writers, graphic designers and outside vendors.

JOB DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Works closely with the senior team to create and execute compelling, inspiring, and scalable creative solutions for multi-platform campaigns including social media channels, mobile, broadcast, print partnerships, and offline. 
• Mentor and Manages team of Art Directors, writers, and graphic designers. 
• Vendor management. 
• Creative direction of products and services in support of client’s mission.
• Collaborate with editors, artists, printers and outside vendors including photographers, talent photo stock agencies, etc.
• Conduct creative briefs and pitches for clients
• Develop original copy, and update/revise existing copy for print, online, TV, radio, direct response and other communication materials.
• Estimate work schedules/budget, overseeing project progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Meet deadlines while managing and staying within budget. 
• Manage and lead art department staff and activities. 
• Provide strong conceptual leadership to the creative team that maintains our standards of excellence while balancing deadlines and profitability.
• Work closely with other discipline leads such as strategy, media, and technology to foster collaboration across the teams. 
• Juggle multiple concurrent clients, projects, new business pitches, and other initiatives
• Participate in business development by pitching new clients and collaborating on sales efforts
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and creative tools such as Adobe, etc. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years in a creative leadership role in Marketing/Advertising (including digital) and in management of advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, journalism, or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant experience or a combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A portfolio of creative work that demonstrates excellence in creative marketing across a wide range of media and a diverse set of clients.
• Ability to provide clear feedback on all facets of creative work to elevate the output and help creative staff improvise their craft while maintaining the project timeline and budget.
• Competence in team building and mentoring
• Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels of both internal and client teams
• Ability to communicate in a clear, consistent, professional, and transparent manner verbally and orally. 
• Strong analytics and real-time judgement.
• UX experience preferred.
• MUST have experience with content strategy and developing campaigns.

ECU Communications is actively seeking a qualified Video Production Coordinator that has three (3) years of experience managing all phases of video production, managing client’s digital asset management system and collaborating with the team for web, social media, advertising and events to best leverage productions on the website and across social media platforms. Successful applicants must possess a current U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level or must be cleared to obtain one, to be considered for this position. This position is located in the Washington, DC area, must be able to work on-site with occasional travel.

Work Environment Expected Requirements:

• Some evening or weekend work may be required.
• Travel throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region will be required.
• Travel beyond the capital region may be required based on assignment.

Video Production Coordinator Duties:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to establish the desired message, feel and look for the videos to be created
• Produce content on subjects or issues which fall within the scope of the mission and purpose of this organization
• Work closely with Photographer and Digital Communications Manager to edit video assets
• Gather and transfer all forms of media into editing software
• Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects
• Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video's creation
• Create an initial proposed storyboard draft of the video to present to the supervisor for approval before beginning to alter video digitally
• Improve video and sound quality using various video software
• Edit video to include pre-selected music, interviews, sound clips and other important aspects of the project
• Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos
• Collaborate with partners and sponsors in creating and sharing relevant video assets
• Organize all videos into appropriate folders based on video purposes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a specialization in film/video/media production, photography, broadcast journalism or similar field
• Experience in all facets of video and photo pre-production, production, and post-production, including conceiving, planning, organizing and conducting video/photoshoots; editing and producing draft and final versions of the works, and organizing all assets (including release forms and other supporting documentation) in the online archive
• Expertise with standard video and DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, and sound equipment
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud programs related to video, photo and graphic design (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere)
• Must be able to lift video equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, including but not limited to tripods, video recording and playback equipment, video cameras, projectors, monitors, and other audio/visual devices
• Must be able to get cleared for a TS/SCI.

Ecucomm is an equal opportunity employer. U.S. citizenship is required.

ECU Communications is actively seeking a Web Developer with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in PHP, Scripting, ad CSS to its development team. The ideal candidate should include experience building websites and mobile (tablet) applications within a Content Management System (CMS) environment. Experience using and designing CSS, HTML (5) websites along with advanced abilities with PHP app customized development.  The ability to work in a multifaceted and fast-paced environment is a plus.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Development and timely deployment of client websites and online applications using standardized procedures. 

• Deliver time estimates for the development of online projects and clients. 
• Perform a lead role in maintenance, support, technical scope, and management of all online projects. 
• Use and design CSS, HTML (5) websites along with advanced abilities with PHP application customized development. 
•  Analyze web, mobile (tablet) social, email applications in cross-platform, and multi-browser integrated development. 
• Database development with SQL experience 
• Must have knowledge with (open-sourced) Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, and their modules (other CMS applications apply). 
• Experience in resolving usability and design issues 

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related area of study. 
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, iOS, JavaScript, XML, PHP, C++, Flash, and MySQL.
• Must have Drupal experience for full consideration.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS). 
• Must have experience installing and constructing open source solutions. 
• Experience working with API’s, SDK’s, and web services.
• Experience with Server and Hosting Management.
• Must have 508 Compliance experience and understanding 
• Strong writing (technical) and communication skills.
• Knowledge of online video applications
• Experience and knowledge of ColdFusion.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Ecucomm is an equal opportunity employer. U.S. citizenship is required.

Job Overview

We're now hiring an experienced Content Creator/Copywriter to join the ECU Communications team. If you're serious about your next job, ECU Communications is an ideal place to grow your career. Make your next career move with us.

Responsibilities include;

• Write copy for a variety of media including social, print, video, and online
• Taylor messaging for a wide variety of target audiences
• Edit and proof work to ensure high editorial standards are met across all content outputs
• Collaborate with creative, product, marketing to assess project needs and help with messaging
• Drive brand consistency across all company communications
• Develop and implement brand guidelines
• Stay current on trends and competitors within the editorial sphere
• See projects through the whole creative lifestyle, from inception to deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications
• 3-5 years of experience in content marketing or copywriting, preferably with an agency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong creative thinking skills and ability to think conceptually
• Comfortable working independently with little direction under tight deadlines
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a diligent eye for detail, language, flow, and grammar
• Proven ability to demonstrate brand voice
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent portfolio of work
• Team player

Organizational skills are a must.

Ecucomm is an equal opportunity employer. U.S. citizenship is required.