Graphic Designer

Wiraa; Connecticut; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is hiring a Graphic Designer for its Marketing and Communications team in Connecticut. This role involves creating engaging visual content for various media and requires a strong background in graphic design and project management. Competitive salary and flexible remote work options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible telecommuting options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional graphic design experience required.
• Experience working in nonprofit or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, layout, and color theory.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging print and digital materials.
• Translate complex data into visually compelling graphics.
• Ensure consistent brand identity across all communications.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About The Company

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent nonprofit representing the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases. NORD is committed to improving lives through research advancement, policy development, and impactful public awareness. Our team operates in a collaborative environment with flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth.

About The Company

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the leading independent nonprofit representing the 30 million Americans living with rare diseases. NORD is committed to improving lives through research advancement, policy development, and impactful public awareness. Our team operates in a collaborative environment with flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth.

About The Role

NORD is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join its Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the Senior Project and Creative Design Manager, this role will help develop and execute visual content that supports campaigns, events, publications, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and experienced in managing multiple design projects across both print and digital media.

This is a primarily remote, full-time position, with occasional in-person meetings at the Danbury, CT office.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging print and digital materials including flyers, social media content, infographics, event branding, presentations, and web assets
• Translate complex data and messaging into visually compelling and brand-consistent graphics
• Apply visual storytelling and layout best practices across platforms
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide creative input throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure consistent use of NORD’s brand identity across all visual communications
• Develop design templates and style guides for internal and external partners
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and vendor relationships for assigned projects
• Support the maintenance of a centralized asset library and production logs
• Assist with administrative tasks such as expense reports, invoices, and SOP documentation
• Participate in cross-functional planning and campaign execution
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience
• Experience working in nonprofit, healthcare, or agency settings is preferred
• 3–5 years of project management experience including budgeting and scheduling
• Strong foundation in branding, typography, layout, and color theory
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience designing for web, social media, and email campaigns
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing is a plus
• Comfortable preparing files for production and managing vendor communications
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $50,000–$75,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible telecommuting options
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
  
  

Equal opportunity

NORD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities in the application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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