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Active Minds, Inc.Associate, Graphic Design
Active Minds, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Graphic Design to join its Marketing and Communications department on a full-time basis. Active Minds is a prominent United…
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Active Minds, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Graphic Design to join its Marketing and Communications department on a full-time basis. Active Minds is a prominent United States nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young adults and youth to change societal mental health norms through advocacy, educational programs, and campaigns spanning more than two decades. In this role, the graphic design associate will help expand the organization's brand presence with the general…
Job Description
Active Minds, Inc. is seeking an Associate, Graphic Design to join its Marketing and Communications department on a full-time basis. Active Minds is a prominent United States nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young adults and youth to change societal mental health norms through advocacy, educational programs, and campaigns spanning more than two decades.
In this role, the graphic design associate will help expand the organization's brand presence with the general public, members, and supporters by producing visual assets for email, print collateral, websites, and social media. Working under the supervision of the Senior Visual Brand Manager, the professional in this position will create graphics for fundraising, programs, store items, advertisements, and events, while also collaborating with other team members and print vendors.
This position is suited for a creative, detail-oriented professional with a passion for youth advocacy, social entrepreneurship, and mental health awareness. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of managing multiple concurrent design projects with diverse deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Produce digital graphics and visuals across various online platforms including websites, emails, and social media
- Incorporate the visual brand into store products, advertisements, chapter activities, and partnership initiatives
- Design signage, print materials, and visual elements for donor, programmatic, and cultivation events
- Partner with the Development team to create web, print, and social media assets for fundraising campaigns
- Develop rapid-response graphics for general organization needs, partnership proposals, and website updates
- Collect and archive video and photo assets across the organization
- Contribute to updating branding guidelines and review materials to ensure brand consistency
- Provide backup support and collaborate on projects with fellow team designers
- Communicate directly with print vendors to guarantee high-quality deliverables
- Participate in team-wide and organizational meetings
Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and tools like Canva
- Experience creating both print and digital materials
- Full digital literacy including Google and Microsoft products alongside online meeting applications
- Strong typography skills and a demonstrated grasp of core design principles
- Capacity to manage multiple projects with distinct deadlines simultaneously
Qualifications
- Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience backed by a portfolio
- Skills in video editing and photo editing
- Expertise in illustration
- Prior background in in-house or nonprofit design
- Familiarity with Figma
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Company-Wide Mental Health Days
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Stipends
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What is the salary range for the Graphic Design Associate position?
The initial salary range for this role is $52,500 to $57,750 per year, with potential growth up to $68,250 over time within Active Minds Level 1 salary band.
Where is this job located?
The position location is fully remote or hybrid in Washington, DC.
What department does this role report to?
The Graphic Design Associate reports to the Senior Visual Brand Manager within the Marketing and Communications department.
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