Graphic Designer & Content Creator

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $115K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the creation of visual assets and video content for global Prize communications, maintain templates, and support brand campaigns.

  • Create visuals for digital and print materials
  • Manage asset library and templates
  • Collaborate with communications team and support events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create compelling visual assets for digital and print media, including social media, website, email campaigns, event collateral, and other communication materials
  • Maintain and evolve design templates, graphics, and layouts based on brand guidelines
  • Collaborate with the communications team to translate concepts into impactful visuals
  • Edit and produce short-form videos about Prize winners, including quick-turnaround phone-shot content
  • Manage a library of visual assets (videos, photos, branding)
  • Exercise discretion and sensitivity representing Prize winners across diverse global and political contexts, with a communication style that's inclusive and grounded in storytelling
  • Stay current on design technology and AI-assisted tools
  • Support Prize winners and staff during annual Prize tour in April
  • As The Role Evolves, You May Also Contribute To - A dynamic annual campaign and brand playbook - Strategy development, editorial calendar planning, and content planning - Light copywriting and social media content planning - Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Three to five years of experience in graphic design and content creation, whether gained in an agency, in-house, freelance, or cross-functional role.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable design tools, PowerPoint, and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut or similar)
  • Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital campaigns
  • Understanding of branding and its importance for a nonprofit, mission-driven organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound judgment communicating about sensitive or politically complex topics
  • Proactive and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

  • Ability to grow (and grow with) a new organizational role and make it your own
  • Interest in environmental issues and climate change
  • Communications or marketing experience
  • Comfort with and curiosity about new tools, including AI-assisted design/editing workflows

Benefits

  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation offers an excellent benefits package.
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