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"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future."
— Robert L. Peters
The Graphic Designer is responsible for executing Direct Relief’s brand vision and managing design projects from concept to completion. This includes creating a variety of print and digital assets that align with the organization’s visual identity and support storytelling efforts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute design solutions for reports, brochures, toolkits, one-pagers, and presentations
- Design social media graphics, web banners, and email visuals
- Create event collateral such as signage, backdrops, invitations, and name badges
- Design infographics, diagrams, and data visualizations that simplify complex information
- Ensure all creative output is aligned with the organization’s visual identity, tone, and accessibility standards
- Collaborate with teams across communications, programs, fundraising, and leadership
- Participate in creative planning meetings and contribute ideas for visual storytelling
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, balancing short turnaround tasks with longer-term assignments
- Prepare and package files for production, print, and digital use—ensuring all final assets are optimized, accurate, and archived properly
- Photo edit collections of field photos and optimize photography where appropriate
- Support brand development and consistency across all public-facing assets
- Help develop engaging short-form video to promote Direct Relief through social media platforms and the website
- Edit and optimize graphics and video content for social media platforms
- Archive and organize graphic assets including past projects, logo assets, and photo albums
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional design experience and/or Bachelor's degree in design, marketing, or related field
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
- Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills
- Experience designing for both print and digital platforms
- Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and manage feedback effectively
- Familiarity with accessibility principles and inclusive design
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and CMS platforms, particularly WordPress
- Experience working with brand systems and templates
- Interest in global development, public health, education, or related fields
- Experience in development, objective setting and performance management
- Puts brands values at the heart of the design development process
Key Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
- Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills
- Experience designing for both print and digital platforms
- Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate with multiple teams and manage feedback effectively
- Familiarity with accessibility principles and inclusive design
- Experience with motion graphics and video editing
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and CMS platforms, particularly WordPress
- Experience working with brand systems and templates
- Interest in global development, public health, education, or related fields
- Experience in development, objective setting and performance management
- Puts brands values at the heart of the design development process
About Direct Relief
Direct Relief is a nonprofit, apolitical, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay. A global operation, Direct Relief ranks among the country's most effective humanitarian assistance organizations. The only U.S. nonprofit to obtain Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor (VAWD) certification by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Direct Relief is among the largest medical suppliers to safety-net facilities throughout the U.S. and the world. A winner of the CECP Director's Award, the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation and the 2013 ESRI President's Award for GIS Mapping, Direct Relief maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes magazine, and ranks among Fast Company's 10 most innovative nonprofits. For a full list of job openings, visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/
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