ASTM International is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Approximately 12,575 ASTM voluntary consensus standards operate globally. Defined and set by ASTM, these standards improve the lives of millions every day. Combined with our innovative business services, they enhance performance and help people around the world have confidence in the things they buy and use. The organization's headquarters is in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, about 5 mi (8.0 km) northwest of Philadelphia. Founded in 1898 as the American Section of the International Association for Testing Materials, ASTM International predates other standards organizations such as the BSI (1901), IEC (1906), DIN (1917), ANSI (1918), AFNOR (1926), and ISO (1947).

ASTM provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 403(b) plan with company match
• 100% company-funded defined benefits pension plan

Position Purpose

The Graphic Designer is responsible for the development and implementation of graphic design for ASTM’s internal departments, such as Marketing, Corporate Communications, Membership, Editorial, Global Development, Technical Committee Operations, and others — including ASTM’s affiliates. The position, as part of ASTM’s design team, is responsible for creating, maintaining, and promoting ASTM’s brand. Design and editing functions are performed using ASTM’s in-house publishing equipment and completing critiques of other designers’ work.

Organization Role

This position reports to the Manager, Graphic Design Services; it has no supervisory responsibilities and requires the ability to utilize the Adobe Creative Suite to work creatively within ASTM’s established color palette, stylesheets, and brand guidelines while simultaneously generating fresh ideas and approaches.

Responsibilities

Principle Accountabilities

– Function independently as a print and web designer, successfully executing needs and requirements of in-house client projects. Projects include, but are not limited to:

o Catalog, magazine, booklet, and publication layout

o Marketing design

o Flyer, brochure, and poster design

o Web, online application, and social media design

o Package and cover design

o Scan, image, and illustration modification

o Tradeshow booth design

o Presentation and slide design

o Digital communication design

– Promote corporate brand identity, ensuring consistency and uniformity within the ASTM organization.

– Prepare files for print as requested for catalogs, brochures, flyers, posters, books, etc. Perform administrative functions for prepress operations.

– Select cost-effective ways to envision and complete design projects, assisting other department staff in the same.

– Coordinate and incorporate client, author/editor, and member modifications as requested.

– Conceptualize and recommends alternate material formats, effectively communicating ideas to superiors and staff.

– Develop and follow schedules, with the ability to win cooperation from other departments.

– Participate in departmental design critiques.

– Prepare appropriate digital files for use as requested.

– Demonstrate and execute quality control and assurance.

– Intellectualize message(s) of any piece under development and enhance design to that message with minimal supervisory input.

– Consistently report progress of design projects to all stakeholders. Communicate any accomplishments, solutions, issues, delays, or statuses on a regular basis.

– Recommend and assist in developing pre-qualifying vendors.

– Develop and maintain documentation for job function(s).

– Participate in research and development for department operational budget.

– Attend design events and conferences as needed (in-person or virtual), keeping management informed of new developments and related technologies in graphic design.

– Maintain open communication with vendors on status, quality, issues, timeline, etc.

– Develop automated publishing of data by creating and utilizing XML, Adobe tools, etc.

– Review, specify and recommend software, hardware, and digital asset providers for design department, Corporate Communications, and Marketing.

– Maintain and troubleshoot Mac workstation and assist other staff in same.

– Work closely with production staff for the timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of ASTM materials.

– Adhere to general system structure for filing and backup procedures.

– Assist production staff and peers with design programs and computer equipment.

– Manipulate and produce any ASTM standard figures or other products as assigned from inception to execution.

– Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or a related field) is preferred and 1-3 years of progressive experience involving graphic design is required
• 1-3 years of experience with Mac computers
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud Software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities. Associates may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.

ASTM International is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.