Graphic Designer (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Richmond SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, aiming to create a community committed to saving, protecting, and enriching animal lives. They are seeking a part-time graphic designer to join their Advancement Department. This role will contribute to fundraising, communications, and marketing activities by creating visually engaging assets for various platforms and brand materials. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills, a deadline-driven approach, and the ability to work within the established brand identity. This position offers schedule flexibility, including potential remote work, promoting a good work-life balance.
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission of the Richmond SPCA.
- Ability to react to change productively.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback on creative projects.
- Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and high-stress.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally, collaboratively, and with attention to detail.
- Creative thinker and problem solver with strong visual skills.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in design principles, typography, and layout.
- Expertise working within and maintaining identity and brand standards.
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with web platforms and content management systems (Wordpress, Virtuous) preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in graphic design.
Nice To Haves
- Photography skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work on a range of design projects, including event materials, print collateral, newsletters, presentations, and social media graphics, ensuring they meet brand standards.
- Design email marketing content within CRM platforms, utilizing existing templates and creating original designs.
- Manage multiple design requests simultaneously, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines across editorial and campaign calendars.
- Revise designs based on feedback and prepare final files for printing or publication.
- Assist with design-related updates to the Richmond SPCA website.
- Gather and organize images to maintain the media library.
- Ensure brand consistency across all design work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Schedule flexibility
- Possibility to work remotely
- Access to the Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital (low-cost, full-service)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
