MARKETING AND CREATIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $70K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive visual design support for campaigns and communications in a nonprofit setting.

  • Own end-to-end design of print and digital assets for campaigns, donor communications, and events.
  • Must-have: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Pro with brand templates.
  • Standout: Collaboration across Communications, Development, Programs, and Events with on-site photography support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce a wide range of print and digital marketing assets, including campaign materials, donor communications, program collateral, event signage, internal-facing resources, and social media content.
  • Interpret creative direction, campaign goals, and brand standards to independently execute visual solutions that meet strategicobjectives.
  • Ensure all creative assets meet brand, accessibility, and quality standards prior to delivery.
  • Adapt and resize creative assets across formats and platforms to support integrated marketing and communications efforts.
  • Contribute creative production support for major fundraising campaigns, seasonal appeals, and signature events by developing visual assets aligned with approved creative and marketing plans.
  • Design and produce social media graphics and content that support storytelling, campaigns, events, and organizational priorities, in collaboration with the Communications team.
  • Partner with Communications staff to translate approved storytelling and messaging into compelling visual materialsoptimizedfor multiple channels.
  • Collaborate with Development, Programs, and Events staff to create polished materials that support fundraising, outreach, and community engagement.
  • Utilize,maintain, and help refine brand templates, toolkits, and design systems to support efficient and consistent creative execution.
  • Support organization, management, and retrieval of shared photo and design assets across the department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree inGraphicDesign , Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 2–4 years of professional design experience
  • Produce high-quality print and digital creative assets from concept through final delivery.
  • Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) required .
  • Experience designing content for digital platforms and social media, with an understanding of platform-specific formats and best practices.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Working knowledge of print production processes, including preparing files forvendorsand collaborating with external partners.
  • Basic photography skills, including shooting, selecting, and editing photos for marketing and communications use.
  • Proficiencyin Canva Pro, including template creation, brand kit management, and asset organization.

Benefits

  • Medical,dental, and visioninsurance ( DCCK pays 100% of employee premiums for individual coverage)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts(Healthcare and Parking)
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and personal leave)
  • 11Company Paid Holidays
  • Bonding Leave for new parents
  • Commuter Benefits plan
  • Matching 401(k) program
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Wellness Reimbursement program