Graphic Designer

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

1d•$73,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Graphic Designer to support Impact at Scale work within the Creative Studio Design Team. This full-time role produces donor-facing materials, primarily presentation decks, data visualizations, proposals, and reports, that communicate the IRC’s humanitarian impact clearly and precisely. The designer translates complex program strategies, data, and narratives into compelling visual communications intended to motivate support from Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals, Global New Business prospects, and Corporate partners. The role works closely with the Strategy Unit, program teams, External Relations colleagues, Creative Studio team members, and front-line fundraisers. The position calls for a designer with strong expertise in typography, layout hierarchy, and long-form documents, who can deliver polished work in a fast-paced creative environment. Responsibilities include producing print-ready and digital materials, developing reusable presentation systems, maintaining brand consistency, and managing concurrent projects with tight turnarounds. The role requires professional graphic design experience and proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint and/or Google Slides. Knowledge of Figma Slides is a bonus but not required. The role may require working remotely full- or part-time. Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace suitable for completing work during regularly scheduled hours.

Requirements

4–5+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating print and digital publication work.
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including master pages, paragraph and character styles, and grid-based layout systems.
High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Demonstrated experience designing presentation decks in PowerPoint and/or Google Slides.
Exceptional typographic skills and a meticulous eye for layout hierarchy, spacing, and detail.
Experience creating data visualizations and infographics that communicate complex information clearly.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Passion for the IRC’s mission and commitment to humanitarian work.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, identify key messages, and structure presentation content for clarity and impact.
Strong understanding of type hierarchy, grid systems, and design consistency across long-form documents.
Ability to transform quantitative information into intuitive visual formats for non-specialist audiences.
Precision in design execution, file management, and brand application.
Clear, concise communication skills, including working across teams and managing feedback constructively.
Ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects.
A home or alternate workspace suitable for working remotely during regularly scheduled hours, if working remotely.

Nice To Haves

Figma Slides knowledge.
Experience working in the nonprofit, humanitarian, or fundraising sector.
Familiarity with IRC brand guidelines and design system.
Experience with Figma or other UI/UX tools.

Responsibilities

Design and lay out impact reports, funding propositions, and donor collateral in Adobe InDesign.
Build and maintain paragraph and character styles, master pages, and grid systems for consistent typography and sound layouts.
Apply careful attention to type hierarchy, spacing, and detail across multi-page documents.
Produce print-ready and digital PDF outputs optimized for different distribution contexts.
Transform raw data and statistics into clear charts, diagrams, and infographics.
Create visualizations that communicate impact metrics to high-value donor audiences while working within brand frameworks.
Design executive-ready PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentations aligned with IRC brand guidelines.
Develop scalable presentation deck templates and systems for reuse across teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify goals, audience needs, and key messages, and refine content structure for clarity, pacing, and emphasis.
Translate complex data, technical concepts, and program results into digestible visual flows.
Partner with the Creative Studio team and front-line fundraisers on bespoke high-value donor projects.
Maintain brand consistency across deliverables and seek Creative Studio approval as appropriate.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight turnarounds while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days.
10 U.S. holidays.
20–25 paid time off days, based on role and tenure.
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month.
Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month.
Vision insurance starting at $5 per month.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate employer-match vesting.
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with three-year vesting.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.