Associate, Graphic Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop compelling graphics and visuals to enhance the Active Minds brand across various digital platforms.

• Incorporate Active Minds’ visual identity into program materials, merchandise, advertisements, chapter events, and collaborative initiatives.

• Assist in the visual branding of programmatic, donor, and cultivation events, including signage and printed materials.

• Provide visual graphics for blogs, emails, and other communication channels.

• Collaborate with the Development team on social media, print, and web components of fundraising campaigns.

• Create quick-turnaround graphics for websites, emails, social media, partnership proposals, events, and other organizational requirements.

• Aid in the collection and archiving of photos and videos.

• Assist in the creation and updating of branding guidelines to ensure brand consistency.

• Review and proofread materials to ensure adherence to branding standards.

• Offer support to other designers as needed.

• Work in tandem with other designers on assigned projects.

• Engage directly with print and other vendors to guarantee the delivery of high-quality branded materials.

• Archive Active Minds materials as directed by the Senior Visual Brand Manager.

• Research and identify existing collateral and design assets.

• Participate in team and organization-wide meetings.

• Report to the Senior Visual Brand Manager within the Marketing and Communications department.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience demonstrated through a portfolio.

• A solid understanding of design principles, particularly strong typography skills.

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, along with Canva and other design tools.

• Experience in designing both digital and print materials.

• Fully digital-literate, including proficiency in Microsoft and Google products and online meeting platforms.

• Video editing skills are advantageous.

• Photography and photo editing skills are beneficial.

• Illustration expertise is a plus.

• Experience in nonprofit and in-house design is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Figma is a plus.

• A creative design perspective and experience working collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines simultaneously.

• Effective communication skills in person, over the phone, in writing, and with colleagues.

• Strong attention to detail and quality.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• A community- and customer-focused mindset.

• A self-motivated individual with a positive attitude who enjoys proactive and creative thinking.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• A supporter of social entrepreneurship and a believer in the impact of young people.

• Ability to collaborate across teams and work productively with design and MarComm teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave.

• Paid Holidays.

• Company Wide Mental Health Days.

• 401(k) Matching.

• HSA and FSA Options.

• Life Insurance.

• Short Term and Long Term Disability.

• Fully Paid Parental Leave.

• Wellness Reimbursement Program.

• Professional Development Stipends.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Remote-friendly work environment.

• Work/life balance.