The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

How many
people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?"
with the answer, "I help find cures for
cancer."  At LLS, employees take our mission
seriously.  Whether you work in one of our 68 chapters, are an accountant
at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you
work each day on making our mission a reality:  Cure leukemia, lymphoma,
Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients
and their families. 

Join us and
give new meaning to the word, "job." 

Graphic Designer, Print & Web

White Plains, NY

Executes creative concepts developed by the VP of Creative
effectively and efficiently to advance the Society’s mission, programs and
national signature campaigns. This person should be able to create and produce
creative and high quality artwork using current graphic design technology and
computer software packages.

Major Responsibilities:

• Translate creative briefs into effective print and website
  communications for the full spectrum of the Society’s needs.
• Coordinate with project teams and management on schedules,
  requirements, goals and assignments as needed.
• Manage own project workflow and assure the highest level of
  quality and compatibility of our print and web products.
• Ensure applications of company brand and imagery are
  high-quality and are presented with continuity across all online company
  materials.
• Participate in concept development efforts.
• Work to innovate through new interactive software trends and
  techniques.
• Ability to effectively follow design direction.
• Thorough understanding of how typography, layout, color,
  images and interactivity impact web and print design.
• Desire and ability to pitch in and work on any project to
  help workflow move forward.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Solid skills in operating Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop,
  Adove InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, font utility
  and system backup software in a Macintosh environment
• Ability to prioritize, stay organized, make independent
  decisions and follow through on commitments and deadlines
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while
  maintaining a positive, proactive work ethic and approach.
• Flexibility necessary to accept and work within
  collaborative design environment
• Proactive, customer-oriented attitude
• Capable of working effectively with a broad range of
  individuals within and outside the organization

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree. 
  Relevant coursework in design preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of graphic design experience in a graphics studio or
  corporate graphics department

For consideration, please email resume to: hr@lls.org

Equal Opportunity Employer.