Senior Graphic Designer & Multimedia Content Creator

DetecTogether•Westborough, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

DetecTogether is seeking a highly creative, strategic, and digitally savvy Senior Graphic Designer & Multimedia Content Creator to lead the organization’s visual storytelling and brand expression across all channels. This role is ideal for a talented creative professional who thrives at the intersection of graphic design, social media content creation, video production, motion graphics, and brand strategy. As the organization’s creative lead, you will be responsible for developing compelling visual experiences that increase awareness, engagement, fundraising success, and program participation while ensuring a consistent and impactful brand presence. The ideal candidate combines exceptional design skills with a deep understanding of today’s digital content landscape and can translate complex health information into engaging, audience-centered content that inspires action. This position reports to the Senior Director of Communications & Engagement and works closely with the Assistant Director of Digital Media, the Programs & Partnerships Team, the Development Team, external vendors, and organizational leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, creative services, digital content creation, or related fields.
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating expertise in: Graphic design, Brand development, Social media content creation, Video editing, Motion graphics and animation, Digital storytelling
Advanced proficiency with: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 tools
Experience creating content optimized for social media platforms and audience engagement.
Strong understanding of current social media content trends and best practices.
Experience managing creative projects from concept through execution.
Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
Experience working within established brand guidelines while advancing creative innovation.
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and emerging content technologies.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for mission-driven work and improving health outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, education, or mission-driven organizations.
Proficiency in WordPress.
Photography and basic videography experience.
Experience using analytics and performance data to inform creative decisions.
Experience supporting fundraising and donor engagement campaigns.

Responsibilities

Serve as the organization’s creative lead and steward of the DetecTogether brand.
Ensure visual consistency, quality, and adherence to brand standards across all channels and touchpoints.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop creative strategies that support organizational goals.
Evolve and strengthen the visual identity of the organization while maintaining brand integrity.
Provide creative direction for campaigns, fundraising initiatives, educational programs, partnerships, and events.
Lead the creation of engaging, social-first content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
Design and produce high-impact graphics, carousels, reels, short-form videos, motion graphics, animations, and multimedia content.
Develop platform-specific creative assets optimized for engagement, reach, and audience growth.
Collaborate with the digital team to support content calendars, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.
Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, audience behaviors, and emerging creative formats.
Use performance metrics and audience insights to continually optimize creative effectiveness.
Create and edit compelling short-form and long-form video content for social media, educational programs, fundraising campaigns, and events.
Design motion graphics and animated content that simplify complex health information and enhance storytelling.
Support video production efforts, including concept development, scripting collaboration, editing, captioning, and post-production.
Develop visual storytelling approaches that increase audience understanding, engagement, and action.
Design and produce visual assets for: Social media, Websites and landing pages, Email marketing campaigns, Digital advertising, Fundraising appeals, Annual reports, Presentations, Educational materials, Event collateral, Partnership initiatives.
Translate health education and behavior-change messaging into compelling visual communications.
Collaborate with content creators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop audience-centered materials.
Incorporate accessibility and user-centered design principles whenever appropriate.
Design and optimize visual assets for the DetecTogether website and digital experiences.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve user experience and digital engagement.
Create responsive digital assets and graphics that enhance website performance and effectiveness.
Support ongoing website updates and content implementation as needed.
Manage creative projects from concept through production and delivery.
Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
Manage relationships with freelance designers, printers, photographers, videographers, and other creative vendors.
Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, templates, and brand resources.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve creative workflows and efficiency.