About Us

The leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $860 billion in 2023. A member-driven organization, NACS has 70-plus employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $60 million.

NACS supports the industry through its media platforms, advocacy efforts, research, events, products & services, and industry initiatives, helping members stay informed and connected. NACS Media is the voice that connects the convenience and fuel retailing industry through various channels, including its award-winning monthly publication NACS Magazine, NACS Daily e-newsletter and other modern media such as its weekly Convenience Matters podcast and Convenience Corner blog. This is where ideas are shared, products are launched, and consumer needs are solved.

NACS also is a hub for cutting-edge research, insightful analysis, innovative educational opportunities and key industry initiatives that aim to advance the future of convenience and fuel retailing, including the NACS Show, one of the largest annual tradeshows in the country; more than a dozen targeted and regional events; 5 executive education programs at ivy-league universities and extensive advocacy to both elected leaders and the general public. Here is more about what it’s like to work at NACS.

Position Overview

At NACS, we believe in the power of strong visual storytelling to connect people and ideas. Our media team creates content that informs and inspires a wide audience. As a Senior Designer, you will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our magazine and other digital and NACS Show materials. This role requires a strong balance of concept development, design excellence, and production leadership, ensuring all outputs align with brand standards while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

You will work very closely with the Managing Editor on a daily basis to shape direction and ensure a strong end-to-end storytelling journey. You will also partner with the Creative Director to strengthen the brand and build a consistent media design system. This role requires focus, flexibility, and a strong sense of ownership. This role will be hands-on position for on all design elements, from the conception to final delivery.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Lead the design and execution of editorial layouts and covers for NACS Magazine with a clear visual voice.
Drive creative work across nacsmagazine.com and other print and digital materials, including NACS Show Materials.
Collaborate daily with the Managing Editor to align on content direction and visual storytelling.
Develop engaging digital content across NACS platforms, including newsletters, longform features, and convenience.org, optimizing for usability and audience engagement.
Ensure all work aligns with brand standards and quality expectations.
Build workflows that support multiple deadlines and production cycles in a fast-paced environment.
Take ownership of projects by driving progress, anticipating needs, and ensuring work moves forward without delays.
Explore new tools, including AI, to improve design and efficiency.
Bring creative solutions to stories across multiple platforms.
Stay current on design trends, digital innovations, and industry best practices, bringing forward-thinking ideas to continuously elevate the brand.
Maintain a strong understanding of the convenience and fuel retailing industry to inform relevant and effective design solutions.
Have experience building and maintaining design systems and image libraries that support consistent and efficient workflows.
Bring strong knowledge of the full production cycle, including prepress, and ensure all files meet high production standards.

Requirements:

5–8+ years of experience in editorial design, publication, or media environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating layout design, typography, and visual storytelling across print and digital.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Experience collaborating with editorial, marketing, and production teams.
Strong attention to detail with a high standard for quality and execution.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); familiarity with digital platforms and CMS preferred.
Experience managing or mentoring junior designers and external partners is a plus.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced media environment and across multiple departments.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong soft skills to work with a variety of internal stakeholders under tight time pressures.

NACS Culture

We hugely value, invest in and are devoted to the constructive culture that we’ve built and work on every day at NACS. Almost everything we do requires broad, multi-department collaboration to ideate and execute creative initiatives that deliver compelling value to our members and our industry. What that requires is a relatively flat organizational structure that empowers teammates at different levels from all departments to constructively engage and support each other. Titles really don’t matter in such an organization. What matters is a culture of constructive behaviors that relishes divergent perspectives to craft well thought-out initiatives and then come together to execute them. NACS Values:

Do the right thing
Focus long term
In their terms
Be fiscally responsible
Strive for excellence

The NACS Culture is highly collaborative, and we are better when we are together. NACS is a culture that believes in working together from the office.

Other Pertinent Information

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Salary commensurate with experience
Approximately 10% travel
In-Office Position w/ Work From Anywhere (WFA) Days
Metro Accessible – 2 blocks from King Street metro

NACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. All applicants will be considered for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected status.

As the leading global trade association for convenience and fuel retailers, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to its retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores, conducts more than 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $860 billion in 2023. For more information, visit convenience.org. Follow NACS on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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