Responsibilities

• Own and evolve CIS's visual identity, brand guidelines, and design standards
• Build a template library, impact reports, one-pagers, decks, flyers, newsletters, social frames, that improves visual hierarchy and saves production time
• Ensure the CIS brand works alongside, not against, school-district branding
• Lead graphic design and creative direction across print and digital materials
• Refresh the photo and video library and establish a simple photo-consent workflow
• Bring polish, accessibility, and cultural responsiveness (including bilingual design) to every piece
• Equip staff and campuses to use the brand correctly with tools, quick guides, and training
• Support campus materials with cleaner, on-brand design
• Help stand up brand-ambassador materials
• Design consistent, memorable touchpoints: events, activations, the in-school “CIS room,” and merch

Requirements

• 5+ years in graphic design and/or creative direction, including building brand systems and templates
• A strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity, visual hierarchy, and multi-format design (print and digital)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Experience creating brand guidelines and scalable template systems
• Strong collaboration and project-management skills in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Nonprofit marketing experience is not necessary but preferred
• Experience designing for education, youth development, or social impact
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or experience with multilingual, multicultural design
• Photography, videography, or data-visualization skills
• Must reside in Central Texas

Benefits

• Mission-driven work – Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students’ lives.
• Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
• Community impact – Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.
• Generous paid time off: 4+ weeks of holidays, 2 weeks of vacation time, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection