Graphic designer and creative content specialist - 2026

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.