Graphic Designer

International Rescue Committee; New York (NY); Remote; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a seasoned Graphic Designer to support the Creative Studio within External Relations. You will craft donor-facing deliverables—presentations, reports, and proposals—translating complex programs into clear visuals that drive impact and fundraising.

The role emphasizes typography, layout, data visualization, and brand stewardship, with remote/hybrid options and a compensation range of $73,000–$85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in InDesign with master pages and grid-based layouts.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience designing decks in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Strong typography and layout hierarchy; can translate data into visuals.

Responsibilities

• Design and lay out high-quality reports, proposals, and donor collateral in InDesign.
• Create data visualizations and infographics to convey impact clearly.
• Develop presentation decks aligned with IRC brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to structure content for clarity and impact.
• Maintain brand consistency and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Figma Slides

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary

Marketing & Mobilization (M&M), a part of External Relations (ER) is a dynamic team, tasked with overseeing and creating communications and marketing, building the IRC’s global profile and brand, increasing private revenue from deeper donor engagement and partnerships, and influencing our target audiences. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments, M&M has launched ambitious multi-year campaigns that raise funding, profile and influence and will improve our share of voice and resonance in key geographies and globally. The Content and Creative team, a part of M&M, consists of award-winning creative specialists and idea partners, developing powerful communications and experiences to engage audiences and ultimately to deliver on ER ambitions and objectives. Our mission is to be a leading provider of brand creative and storytelling products about the IRC’s clients, staff and programs. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to support our Impact at Scale work within the Creative Studio Design Team. This full-time role is focused on producing high-quality donor facing deliverables—primarily presentation decks, data visualizations, proposals and reports—that communicate the IRC’s humanitarian impact with clarity and precision. The ideal candidate plays a pivotal role in securing support for the IRC’s most ambitious and impactful priorities. This individual brings the IRC’s Impact at Scale vision to life—translating complex program strategies into clear, compelling communications that motivate giving across Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Global New Business prospects, and Corporate partners. Working closely with the Strategy Unit, program teams, and External Relations colleagues, the Designer develops high quality proposals, reports, and pitch materials that show donors the meaningful impact their investment can make. This designer thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, brings exceptional expertise and a sharp eye for typographic systems and layout hierarchy, and can translate complex data and narratives into polished, compelling visual documents. Must be experienced in the Adobe Creative Studio systems including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Figma and Figma Slides knowledge are a bonus but not required.

Major Responsibilities

• Reports & Long-Form Documents Design and lay out high-quality impact reports, funding propositions, and donor collateral in Adobe InDesign
• Build and maintain paragraph and character styles, master pages, and grid systems to ensure typographic consistency and layout integrity
• Apply meticulous attention to type hierarchy, spacing, and detail across multi-page documents
• Produce print-ready and digital PDF outputs optimized for various distribution contexts
• Data Visualization & Infographics Transform raw data and statistics into clear, meaningful charts, diagrams, and infographics
• Design visuals that communicate impact metrics at a glance for high-value donor audiences
• Work within established brand frameworks while bringing a strong visual sensibility to each piece
• Presentations & Decks Design and produce executive-ready presentation decks (PowerPoint and/or Google Slides) aligned with IRC brand guidelines
• Develop scalable deck templates and systems that are easily reused and adapted across teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify goals, audience needs, and key messages; refine content structure for clarity, pacing, and emphasis
• Translate complex data, technical concepts, and program results into logical, digestible visual flows that guide understanding
• Collaboration & Brand Stewardship Partner with the Creative Studio team and front-line fundraisers on bespoke HV donor projects
• Maintain strict brand consistency across all deliverables and seek approval through the Creative Studio as appropriate
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight turnarounds while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail

Essential Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital publication work
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including master pages, paragraph/character styles, and grid-based layout systems
• High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative suite including Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong command of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Demonstrated experience designing presentation decks in PowerPoint and/or Google Slides. Figma Slides knowledge is a preference but not required.
• Exceptional typographic skills and a meticulous eye for layout hierarchy, spacing, and detail
• Experience creating data visualizations and infographics that communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Passion for the IRC’s mission and commitment to humanitarian work

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Presentation Narrative & Content Strategy: ability to collaborate with stakeholders, identify key messages, and structure content for clarity and impact
• Typographic Excellence: deep understanding of type hierarchy, grid systems, and design consistency across long-form documents
• Data Visualization: skill in transforming quantitative information into intuitive visual formats for non-specialist audiences
• Attention to Detail: unwavering precision in design execution, file management, and brand application
• Communication: clear, concise communicator capable of working across teams and managing feedback constructively
• Time Management: proven ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in the nonprofit, humanitarian, or fundraising sector
• Familiarity with IRC’s brand guidelines and design system
• Experience with Figma or other UI/UX tools

Working Environment

This role may require working remotely full- or part-time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.

Compensation

( $73,000 - $85,000/annually). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• medical insurance starting at $163/month
• dental starting at $6.50/month
• vision starting at $5/month
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Conclusion

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.