Graphic Designer

Feed My Starving Children; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Job summary

Feed My Starving Children is seeking a Marketing and Communications Designer to design print, digital, and retail materials while upholding FMSC’s brand standards. You will create assets for email campaigns, social media, websites, and donor communications, collaborating with writers and stakeholders to drive integrated campaigns.

The role emphasizes brand consistency, resource development, and vendor coordination, with a hybrid Minnesota-based schedule and focus on impactful, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field and 5 years of professional graphic design experience in-house or agency.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with Canva, Figma, Microsoft Office apps, and project management platforms such as Asana and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in both print and digital design.
• Knowledge of print production processes, prepress, color management, bleeds, trim specs, image resolution, and vendor coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Self-starter with independent judgment and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and update print, digital, and retail marketing materials while adhering to brand standards.
• Create visual assets for email campaigns, social media, website content, digital ads, donor communications, events, and packaging.
• Collaborate with copywriters and stakeholders to develop and execute integrated campaigns.
• Act as brand ambassador and guide visual standards and best practices.
• Lead projects and coordinate deliverables from concept to final production.
• Develop templates and creative resources to support organizational communication.
• Prepare files for digital production and print with attention to quality and technical specs.
• Coordinate with vendors and production partners for creative needs.
• Track project timelines and deliverables using project management tools.
• Support internal departments with presentations and visual communications.
• Research design trends and marketing practices to improve effectiveness.
• Organize and maintain design assets and photography.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Brand design

Print production

Canva

Figma

Project management

Microsoft Office

Asana

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Canva

Figma

Job description

Your Role:

Design marketing and communications materials for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Support brand assurance across departments, participate in creative strategy and concept development, and serve as a project liaison to bring marketing and communications deliverables from concept through completion. Use strong visual design skills to create compelling materials that engage donors, volunteers, and stakeholders while advancing FMSC's mission.

Pay, Schedule, & Benefits:

• The anticipated starting pay range is $63,700- $65,500. This compensation range considers a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences, as well as internal equity.
• This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime business hours.
• Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, FSA, dental, vision, and more. Detailed benefit information can be found here: https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/careers/fmsc-benefits

What You'll Do:

• Design and update print, digital, and retail marketing and communications materials while adhering to FMSC brand standards and guidelines.
• Create visual assets for email campaigns, social media platforms, website content, digital advertising, donor communications, event promotion, merchandise, packaging center graphics, and other organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns aligned with organizational goals.
• Act as an internal brand ambassador by supporting brand consistency and providing guidance on visual standards and best practices.
• Serve as a project lead and liaison for assigned marketing and communications projects, coordinating deliverables from concept through final production.
• Develop templates and creative resources to support organizational communication and marketing efforts.
• Prepare and package files for digital production and print, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to technical specifications.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and external production partners to support creative and printing needs.
• Track and manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables using project management and collaboration tools.
• Support internal departments with presentations, visual communications, and other creative needs.
• Research design trends, marketing best practices, emerging technologies, and software advancements to continually improve creative effectiveness.
• Organize and maintain creative assets, photography, design files, and related resources.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness to deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Commitment to support, promote, and authentically communicate FMSC's Christian mission and goals.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree graphic design, visual communications, or a related field and 5 years of professional graphic design experience in an in-house creative, marketing, communications, or agency environment required. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience working with Canva, Figma, Microsoft Office applications, and project management platforms such as Asana and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in both print and digital design.
• Working knowledge of print production processes, including prepress setup, color management, bleeds, trim specifications, image resolution, and vendor coordination.
• Strong creative abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and sound judgment.
• Self-starter capable of exercising independent judgment and decision-making.
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to effectively accept and provide feedback, make recommendations, and influence others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Your Team:

• Work location is based out of FMSC sites in Minnesota (Chanhassen, Coon Rapids, Eagan). Position will have a flexible/hybrid work schedule that allows for both office and remote work, with Tuesdays on-site in the Coon Rapids office.
• Reports to the Creative Manager.

FMSC is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, or any other status protected by law. See the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s "Know Your Rights" poster. Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion at FMSC - https://www.fmsc.org/about-us/values.

FMSC is an E-Verify employer. See the federal "E-Verify Participation" poster, and the "Right to Work" poster for more information.