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.

Design Observer

The best conversations in design — expert-led, multidisciplinary, and for the curious mind. Essays, podcasts, and events that inspire and connect.

Founded in 2003

Hamden, Connecticut, USA

14 employees (13 in marketing)

www.designobserver.com

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Monthly Visitors

39.5K

Traffic Source Mix

38.8%

Direct

46.5%

Referral

8.2%

Social

5.5%

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0.6%

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Current headcount: ~14

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7 (50% of company)

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