Global Brand & Campaign Design Lead

smiletrain; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) retirement plan with employer 2

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Generous PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Smile Train seeks a Graphic Design Manager to lead the global visual identity, drive creative strategy, and oversee the design ecosystem. You will guide designers and freelancers, ensure brand consistency, and elevate fundraising, advocacy, and engagement through impactful visuals.

With 7–10 years in graphic design and brand leadership, you will translate audience insights into compelling visuals, manage a hybrid team, and uphold ethical storytelling across channels.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in graphic design, creative services, visual communications, or brand design.
• Demonstrated experience leading creative projects and integrated campaigns.
• Expert knowledge of branding, visual storytelling, user experience, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of integrated campaigns across digital, social, web, email, events, donor communications, advocacy, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Develop creative concepts from initial brief through final execution.
• Present and articulate creative rationale to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Design systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Smile Train seeks a Graphic Design Manager to lead the global visual identity, drive creative strategy, and oversee the design ecosystem. You will guide designers and freelancers, ensure brand consistency, and elevate fundraising, advocacy, and engagement through impactful visuals.

With 7–10 years in graphic design and brand leadership, you will translate audience insights into compelling visuals, manage a hybrid team, and uphold ethical storytelling across channels.