Graphic Designer and Creative Content Specialist - 2026

Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, you will serve as the primary visual storyteller for the Foundation, developing brand-aligned creative materials across both print and digital channels. You will partner across all departments to develop creative assets for fundraising campaigns, donor communications, signature events (like our head-shaving events!), partnerships, and digital marketing.

Working closely with our Sr. Social Media Specialist, you will also create platform-native graphics and short-form, social-first content using existing footage, photos, trending formats, and other creative assets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Creative & Brand Leadership

• Serve as the steward of the Foundation’s visual identity, developing creative direction and translating complex scientific, fundraising, and impact stories into clear, compelling visuals.
• Act as the lead designer across departments, managing and prioritizing multiple creative requests while providing guidance to internal stakeholders.

Campaign, Fundraising & Organizational Design

• Design materials for major campaigns, head-shaving events, peer-to-peer fundraising programs, seasonal giving, donor communications, and advocacy initiatives.
• Create print and digital collateral including reports, brochures, signage, banners, merchandise, t-shirts, partnership materials, presentations, email, and digital advertising assets.
• Oversee print production, including preparing print-ready files and coordinating with external vendors.
• Create branded PowerPoint presentations and user-friendly Canva templates that enable staff to produce consistent, on-brand materials.

Digital & Social Content

• Design social graphics, infographics, motion assets, and quick-turn, short-form video content.
• Use existing footage, photography, text, audio, templates, and trending formats to create social-first content using tools like CapCut, Canva, and in-app editors.
• Stay current on social trends and identify relevant opportunities for the Foundation to participate and drive engagement.

Asset & Resource Management

• Organize and maintain photography, video, design files, templates, and other digital assets.
• Manage and update shared creative resources used by staff and volunteers.

Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling across print and digital channels.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Expert proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Figma & Canva: Strong experience with Figma and expertise creating and managing Canva brand kits and scalable templates.
• Social-First Content: Experience creating engaging short-form, mobile-first content (Reels, TikToks) using accessible tools like CapCut, Canva, and in-app editors. (Note: This role is not responsible for professional video production; higher-production video work is handled by our in-house videographer).
• Print Production: Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and vendor coordination.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities across departments while meeting deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively with non-design stakeholders.
• Mission Alignment: Ability to translate deep empathy and hope into compelling designs that champion childhood cancer research.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working for a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Comfortable occasionally appearing in short-form social content or helping others capture engaging, on-brand video.
• Strong awareness of social media trends and the ability to thoughtfully adapt them to a mission-driven brand.
• Familiarity with basic animation or motion graphics (e.g., After Effects or in-app tools).

Physical Abilities Required

• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods using a computer.
• Ability to maintain a dedicated remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for major Foundation events.