Donor-Centric Communications Designer

Unknown Nations; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

HSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) match after 1 year

Job summary

Unknown Nations is seeking a highly creative communicator who is passionate about design and storytelling. This role merges visual design with written messaging to craft donor communications, digital campaigns, and marketing pieces that inspire engagement with God's mission.

You will own projects from concept through execution, shaping both what people see and read, with emphasis on typography, layout, and compelling headlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and print work.
• Professional writing experience with marketing, fundraising, journalism, communications, or brand storytelling.
• Excellent typography and layout skills.
• Strong understanding of brand guides.
• Ability to write persuasive, emotionally compelling copy.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must have a personal commitment to the mission and values of Unknown Nations.

Responsibilities

• Create print collateral including brochures, reports, event materials, and direct mail.
• Design digital pieces including emails, landing pages, and social posts.
• Write website copy.
• Develop marketing headlines and calls to action.
• Edit and proofread organizational communications.
• Maintain consistency of brand voice.
• Help tell stories from the field in compelling and donor-centered ways.

Skills

Graphic design

Portfolio development

Professional writing

Typography

Layout skills

Brand knowledge

Copywriting

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Lightroom

Figma

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Unknown Nations is seeking a highly creative communicator who is passionate about design and storytelling. This role merges visual design with written messaging to craft donor communications, digital campaigns, and marketing pieces that inspire engagement with God's mission.

You will own projects from concept through execution, shaping both what people see and read, with emphasis on typography, layout, and compelling headlines.