Senior Designer

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.

Position Summary:

The Senior Designer is a regular, full-time position that reports directly to the Senior Design Director and is based in Washington, DC. The Senior Designer creatively communicates the mission and vision of the Human Rights Campaign through our online and offline graphic design work.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage various small and large-scale design projects from concept to production.
• Lead design projects for the organization including but not limited to editorial design, infographics, social media image shares, PowerPoint and keynote presentations, promotional material, advertisements, invitations, brochures, reports, advertising and digital media needs.
• Work closely with the Senior Design Director and staff across the organization in design and production of print and online materials consistent with program objectives, brand guidelines and budgetary constraints.
• Lead on the stewardship of HRC’s branding and identity standards.
• Communicate concept ideas and graphic programs with internal team and related departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts or Graphic Design (or equivalent in work experience) with at least four to seven years of design and production experience is required.
• Creativity and attention to detail with a refined eye for design.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and commitment to providing high quality work with a service-oriented approach.
• Exceptional verbal and customer service skills.
• Strong skills with social media, Microsoft Office applications, and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
• Proven expertise with Adobe CS including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects or other animation applications.
• Exceptional verbal and customer service skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires “on call” evening and weekend work.
• Personal interest and commitment to LGBTQ equality.

**Please submit your portfolio of work in the cover letter or resume via a link or upload separate documents.**

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.