Girls on the Run Headquarters: Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte, #N/A, Girls on the Run HQ - Remote USA, Remote

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, on-brand creative for print and digital channels across organizational priorities, including program participation, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, merchandise, events and brand awareness. 
• Partner with the creative and broader marketing and communications teams to develop and execute cohesive multi-channel campaigns across social media, email, web, print, presentations, events and other marketing touchpoints. 
• Create engaging digital and social content, including short-form video, Reels, motion graphics and other dynamic content, adapting creative for platform-specific formats and audiences. 
• Contribute to the development and evolution of campaign visual identities, logos, graphic systems and other brand elements as needed. 
• Apply and uphold Girls on the Run brand standards across creative work while identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen the brand. 
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Programming, Tech, Council Development, Partnerships and Fund Development, and Merchandise to translate objectives and content into effective visual communications. 
• Develop and adapt creative resources, templates and campaign materials for the Girls on the Run council network, balancing ease of use and local flexibility with national brand consistency. 
• Support photography and videography production, including shoot planning and coordination, on-site production support, asset selection and basic post-production; prepare, organize and optimize photo and video assets for use across print and digital channels.
• Prepare and manage creative assets for final production across print and digital applications, including file preparation, pre-press and web optimization. 
• Help maintain organized, current and accessible creative resources, templates, brand assets and photo/video libraries for both HQ and council use.
• Stay current on design, digital and social trends, tools and emerging technologies, and identify opportunities to apply them to creative work and processes.

• Demonstrate and uphold the Girls on the Run core values in support of the organization’s mission and culture.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of the creative team and cross-functional teams.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with Girls on the Run council staff, serving as a helpful resource for creative, marketing and brand needs.
• Communicate effectively, manage priorities and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational and team priorities.

Qualities & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience, with demonstrated skills in print and digital design; degree or formal training in graphic design, visual communications, marketing or a related field preferred but not required. 
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. 
• Strong proficiency in Canva, including creating and adapting templates, managing brand assets and developing editable resources for use by non-designers. 
• Demonstrated graphic design skills and a strong portfolio showcasing a range of print and digital work. Applicants must provide a link to a digital portfolio. 
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, image editing, visual hierarchy, core design principles and brand systems. 
• Experience creating digital and social media content; experience with short-form video, motion graphics or video editing strongly preferred. 
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and an interest in thoughtfully and responsibly applying AI and emerging technologies to creative workflows, ideation and production. 
• Experience supporting photography and/or video production and working with photo and video assets preferred. 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, take initiative, solve problems and respond positively to feedback and changing priorities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Passion for Girls on the Run mission. 
• A dedication to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Access.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working on a computer. 
• Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. 
• Ability to hear and understand spoken communication in virtual meetings and phone calls.
• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal and written communication.