Associate Designer - Fundraising & Digital Marketing

Interactive Strategies•Washington, DC

7d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

At Interactive Strategies, we collaborate with mission-driven organizations like the American Lung Association, American Kidney Fund, Rainforest Trust, and Special Olympics—to design digital experiences that spark action and make a difference. These aren’t just projects; they’re opportunities to amplify voices, share powerful stories, and create real-world impact. As an Associate Digital Designer, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how these causes connect with their audiences. Whether you’re crafting bold social media campaigns or producing motion graphics that bring a message to life, your work will help organizations stand out and inspire change. You’ll be part of a thoughtful, collaborative team that values great design and great causes just as much.

Requirements

1-3 years of professional experience in digital design (agency or nonprofit experience a plus)
A portfolio that showcases your work across social, branding, illustration, and motion/video content
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro
A sharp eye for typography, color, composition, and design systems
Detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
A growth mindset—open to feedback, iteration, and continuous improvement
A collaborative spirit and a passion for work that makes a difference
A feeling that creativity is not just your career, it is a big part of what defines you. Are you also an illustrator? a photographer? a writer? These things matter and we want to hear about them

Responsibilities

Social Media Design: Craft bold, on-brand visuals for social campaigns, paid ads, and social-first storytelling. Your designs will drive engagement and boost visibility for meaningful causes.
Email Design: Develop eye-catching email templates and campaign assets that don't just look good, but also drive clicks and conversions. You'll help push the boundaries of what's possible in email design.
Animation & Video Content: Create dynamic motion graphics and video content that enhance client messaging and help clients stand out in a crowded digital landscape.
Collaboration: Partner with senior designers, strategists, project managers, and clients to ensure creative outputs are aligned, impactful, and polished. You’ll be a key contributor across concepting, execution, and refinement.
Creative Problem-Solving: Tackle design challenges with a strategic mindset—bringing fresh ideas to life within established brand systems, while balancing visual appeal, clarity, accessibility, and purpose in every solution.