Center for Reproductive Rights is hiring: Graphic Designer in Washington

Title: Graphic Designer

Department: Communications, Digital

Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our 230+ diverse professionals are committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through game-changing litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work.

The Job: We’re moving some of our design functions back in-house, so we’re seeking a well-rounded designer who can own the visual brand and collaborate with the digital team in a fast-paced environment. This person should be a solutions-oriented, creative problem solver with strong project management skills.

The graphic designer will work on the digital team in the communications department where they will produce assets and source photography primarily for the Center's owned digital channels – social media profiles, email campaigns, digital ads, and website content – and other communications vehicles. The designer will also manage our digital asset management system and periodically handle design projects for other departments, including reports for print publication, materials for special events, and slide decks.

Primary Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptualize, plan, and design collateral for the Center’s digital activities – social media channels, website, digital ads, and email – and produce a range of additional projects to elevate the Center’s brand.
• Apply the forthcoming style guide to designed deliverables. Work with the global social media teams to update their graphic templates and create new ones.
• Manage the digital asset management system. Establish best practices around file organization and photo sourcing.
• Handle incoming design requests and project manage them successfully.
• Partner with digital director to train programmatic and regional teams on brand templates and application.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors, including freelance graphic designers and print production vendors.
• Maintain fluency in design and digital content best practices and stay abreast of emerging trends.
• Execute rapid response moments with guidance from the digital director and social media managers.

Qualifications:

• University degree in relevant field or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in producing digital content, print publications, and events collateral.
• Expert Adobe Creative Suite skills, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Demonstrated project management and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a steadfast eye for details
• Experience with file and asset management.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• High comfort level with taking feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• A resilient, solutions-oriented mindset
• A fierce conviction that reproductive rights are human rights

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $93,000.

Duration: This is a 2-year, fixed-term position.

Union Status: This position will be part of the CRR Union, a shop within Local 2110 United Auto Workers—Technical, Office, and Professional Workers Union.

FLSA Exempt Status: This is an exempt position.

Benefits:

• Health: The Center pays up to 90% of the premium for a comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Flexibility: The Center currently operates in a hybrid model.
• Well-being: The Center offers resources to help prevent and recover from burnout.
• Growth: You will be working with and learning from some of the top legal and operational minds.
• Global: You will get a front-row seat to the fight for reproductive rights globally.
• Investment: After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5% of your annual salary to a 401(k).

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.

Center policy on visa sponsorship for U.S.-based positions: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization.