Communication Design Specialist

Cincinnati Animal CARE•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC) is seeking a creative and organized Communication Design Specialist to join their Community Engagement team. This part-time role (25 hours/week) focuses on bringing CAC's internal and external communications to life through design support for stories, campaigns, programs, and brand amplification. This entry-level position is ideal for a current graphic design student, co-op student, or recent graduate looking for hands-on experience with real campaigns for a mission-driven organization. The specialist will create engaging visual materials across digital, social, print, email, events, fundraising, and community outreach.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related degree program, preferably seeking a co-op or internship opportunity OR a recent graduate with a degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
A digital portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and visual communication.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and similar design tools.
An understanding of typography, layout, composition, color, and branding.
Strong attention to detail.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
The ability to take direction, receive feedback, and work independently.
A willingness to jump between different types of creative projects in a fast-paced environment.
An interest in using design to support animals and our community.
Passionate about CAC’s mission and animal welfare.
Positive, team-first attitude.
Communicates openly and professionally.
Takes ownership and solves problems proactively.
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Can balance compassion with accountability.
Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Create graphics and visual assets for social media, email, web, print, and digital campaigns.
Support the design and rollout of adoption, foster, volunteer, fundraising, and other community engagement related campaigns.
Create flyers, posters, signage, digital ads, presentations, event materials, and other promotional pieces.
Help maintain and apply Cincinnati Animal CARE’s visual brand across communications.
Resize and adapt existing creative for different platforms and audiences.
Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to develop visual concepts and execute creative projects.
Assist with photo and video content as needed, including basic editing and asset preparation.
Organize and maintain design files, templates, photography, and other creative assets.
Help ensure materials are accurate, accessible, visually engaging, and ready for publication.
Occasionally assist with on-site events, photo shoots, or other creative projects.
Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise.