Associate, Graphic Design

Active Minds•Washington, DC

4d•$52,500 - $57,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Design Associate will help grow the Active Minds brand with its membership, supporters, and the general public. The role creates and supports visual materials across the organization’s print and electronic collateral, website, email, and social media. It reports to the Senior Visual Brand Manager within the Marketing and Communications department and collaborates with other staff as needed. The position creates graphics for programs, fundraising, events, and organizational communications; supports consistent use of the Active Minds visual brand; coordinates with Development on fundraising materials; and assists with archiving organizational photos, videos, and design assets. The associate also works with print and other vendors, reviews materials for brand compliance, and collaborates with other designers. The position is fully remote or hybrid in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience demonstrated through a portfolio.
Demonstrated grasp of design concepts, with an emphasis on typography.
Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Canva and other design tools.
Experience designing both digital and print materials.
Digital literacy, including Microsoft and Google products and online meeting tools.
Experience collaborating on design creation across teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, in writing, and with fellow staff members.
Attention to detail and quality.
Problem-solving ability and a passion for finding sustainable solutions.
Community- and customer-oriented mindset.
Self-starter with a positive attitude who works proactively and thinks creatively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.
Ability to collaborate productively across teams and with the design and MarComm teams.

Nice To Haves

Video editing skills.
Photography and photo editing skills.
Illustration expertise.
Nonprofit and in-house design expertise.
Figma experience.
Interest in social entrepreneurship and belief in young people making an impact.

Responsibilities

Create graphics and visuals that represent the Active Minds brand across digital platforms.
Integrate the visual brand into program materials, store products and advertisements, and chapter and partnership activities.
Assist with incorporating the visual brand into programmatic, donor, and cultivation events, including creating signage and print materials.
Create graphics for blogs, emails, and other communications.
Coordinate with the Development department on social, print, and web elements of fundraising appeals.
Create fast-response graphics for website needs, email, social media, partnership proposals, events, and other organizational needs.
Assist with collecting and archiving photos and videos across the organization.
Assist with developing and updating branding guidelines and support brand alignment across the organization.
Review and proof materials to ensure compliance with branding guidelines.
Provide backup support for other designers and collaborate with them on assigned projects.
Work directly with print and other vendors to ensure delivery of high-quality brand materials.
Archive Active Minds materials as directed by the Senior Visual Brand Manager.
Research and identify existing collateral and design assets when needed.
Participate in team and organization-wide meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.