People. Planet. Community.

Dairy’s journey starts on the farm, and the road we travel demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable nutrition, as our farmers provide lasting and meaningful nourishment to people, the planet and our communities, both urban and rural.

We are a nonprofit organization located in the greater Chicagoland area and we're always looking for talented people to join our team who share the passion and motivation to promote the goodness of dairy.

POSITION OVERVIEW (office-based in Rosemont, with hybrid remote flexibility; no relocation assistance is being offered)

Execute graphic design (PowerPoints, PDFs, other visual and written content formats), simple video and digital platform requests in collaboration with DMI staff and outside contractors. Provide subject matter expert (SME) support for newsletter content managers. Reports to the Vice President of Corporate Communications.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the implementation of email marketing campaigns using Salesforce Marketing Cloud by content owners
- Assess opportunities for design tweaks and process enhancements to improve email performance
- Analyze email performance and suggest improvements based on KPIs, best practices
Work with in-house and agency creative teams to design and create visual collateral
Assist in review process of production files maintained in department according to the DMI retention plan.
Create print and digital assets for internal and business partner programs, meeting and trade show events, including (but not limited to): handouts, web invites, large and small format signage, logos, PowerPoints, kit materials, brochures, etc.
Execute simple video editing needs (adding titles, speaker names, editing length, inserting graphic cards, charts, adding music, etc.)
Assist with coordinating creative support as needed
Support small production projects (i.e. Awards, Certificates, Meeting Name Plates, Stationary, Note Cards, etc.) by creating layout, design and proof in coordination with the Creative Support Manager

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Required Experience: Two to five years of creative and print production experience in the following areas:

Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Developing creative assets in diverse formats (e.g., print, video, imagery, GIFs, memes, etc.)
Working with outside design and production vendors
Adhering to design and print production schedules, including timelines, deadlines, etc.
Maintaining department priorities and thriving in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience

Photoshop editing and corrections

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient understanding of current software programs:
Microsoft office – with strong PowerPoint design skills
Adobe suite – emphasis on:
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Worked with Canva in the past
Design skills:
Typography
Layout
Logo creation
Good understanding of time management
Video editing skills
Brand management experience
Able to assemble print-ready files
Excellent oral, written and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
High quality customer service proficiency dealing with internal and external affiliates
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks, work under tight deadlines and demonstrate strong team building skills
Travel capability and overtime required, as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Familiarity with After Effects and Lightroom
Intermediate photography skills to support internal needs headshots and product shots (preferred)
Intermediate videography skills to support internal needs such as video shorts, executive messaging, skits/segments for internal messaging, etc. (preferred)

Benefits

We know that in order to meet our goal of growing dairy demand, we need the best people. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help our employees balance their work and personal lives. Our Rosemont office is conveniently located across from O’Hare Airport and is accessible to the CTA Blue Line and Metra transit.

Our comprehensive health and welfare plans offer medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability and flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking). We also offer generous maternity and paid paternal leave plans. Our 401k provides up to a 10% match and includes a Roth account. DMI reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time.

Dairy Management Inc.™ is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) is funded by America’s 29,000+ dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. Created to help increase sales and demand for dairy products, DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

We regret it is not possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.

Dairy Management Inc.

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