Senior Designer

NFP•Austin, TX

9h•$72,000 - $98,000

About The Position

At NFP, the Senior Designer is a key member of the Creative Team. They report to the Creative Director and produce polished, on-brand visual work across a wide range of marketing and communications materials. The role combines strong conceptual and critical thinking with precise execution to ensure all deliverables reflect our people-first identity and evolving design system. This position also supports branding and design needs for marketing initiatives by collaborating with team members to create and produce materials that build the NFP brand and support our broader marketing vision. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in layout, typography, visual storytelling, and digital design, along with a strong understanding of brand systems. They are comfortable managing multiple projects at once, collaborating with cross-functional partners and contributing to the continued growth of our visual identity. This role is both hands-on and strategic, requiring someone who can move seamlessly from big-picture ideas to detailed design refinement.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, with the ability to learn new tools quickly
Ability to deliver effective design solutions across diverse touchpoints for multiple business lines
Agile mindset and ability to adapt, shift priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to conduct research and perform image library searches, including basic photo retouching and color correction
Strong visual and verbal communication skills
UX/UI design experience
Ability to work within a PC-based technology environment
Moderate to advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in graphic/communication design or related field, or equivalent combination of professional work experience and technical training/certifications considered.
4-7 years or more of experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with corporate brand design programs and design systems
Ability to design effective email and e-newsletter templates
Experience with motion graphics and video editing
Knowledge of responsive design
Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) project management system

Responsibilities

Strive for design and communications excellence across a wide range of digital and physical projects, including brochures, publications, presentations, flyers, invitations, email marketing, websites, web banners, landing pages, infographics, event graphics and logo or icon graphics
Manage timelines, prioritize multiple assignments and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines
Implement, maintain and evolve brand standards to ensure consistency and quality across all deliverables
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to support broader creative and marketing initiatives
Provide clear design rationale, accept feedback constructively and iterate quickly
Apply strong attention to detail throughout concepting, design and production
Perform other relevant duties as assigned