Graphic Designer

SupportFinity™; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Worldwide in Alexandria, VA is seeking a mid-level graphic designer with 7+ years of experience to concept, design, and deliver digital, social media, and print assets that embody the United Way brand.

The role requires strong typography, layout, and collaboration, with hybrid work and on-site presence in Alexandria. Portfolio is required for consideration and the candidate will contribute to multiple projects across internal and partner stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Visual Arts or Graphic Design preferred) or commensurate experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Adobe Premiere Pro, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong familiarity with illustration, electronic communications and social media platforms as well as typography, layout, print and digital design.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management platforms.
• Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• Detail orientation; ensure technical compliance with Brand Standards & Guidelines.
• Strong project and time management; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Relationship management in a large decentralized organization.
• Agency experience a plus.
• Portfolio required: PDF or URL to online portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, execute, and deliver interactive digital media including email marketing and social media assets (static and animated), digital publications, marketing/product collateral (print and digital) and other graphic media for internal stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure technical compliance with Brand Standards & Guidelines across all design work.
• Evaluate competing initiatives and allocate time to maximize organizational impact.
• Serve as a connection point across functions; provide design assistance to stakeholders to resolve questions and support brand compliance.
• Maintain efficient and scalable production of all digital assets—templates, resizing and versioning.
• Distill complex ideas into clear design recommendations and present options with clarity.
• Manage and organize all final digital and social media assets; archival and storage.
• Provide design support for United Way's flagship website and subsidiary sites.
• Execute other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Project management

Communication

Branding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts

Graphic Design degree

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office

Digital Asset Management

Smartsheet

Job description

Position Summary

(Eligible for Hybrid / 3 days in office - Alexandria, VA)

The ideal candidate will be a strong, self‑motivated, technical and conceptual mid‑level graphic designer. They will have an immaculate sense of composition, layout, and typography. We need someone who can see the big picture but is also detail oriented and has the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with little oversight.

This role is responsible for the conceptualization, design, execution, and delivery of digital, social media, and traditional media assets that are a compelling embodiment of the United Way brand. This position manages a variety of concurrent design projects for multiple internal stakeholders from concept through post‑delivery and is responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and at a high level of quality.

This person will participate in the development of team projects, action plans, work processes and systems. This position is in some instances client facing so the ability to talk about and present your work in an organized and thoughtful way is imperative.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties Of Position

• Work closely with UWW internal stakeholders to conceptualize, design, execute, and deliver interactive digital media including but not limited to email marketing and social media assets (static and animated), digital publications, marketing/product collateral (print and digital) and other graphic media for UWW internal stakeholders, local United Ways, and high‑profile national partners.
• Ensure technical compliance with United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines (including Digital Standards) across all design work.
• Evaluate multiple competing initiatives and allocate own time to maximize organizational impact.
• Serve as a connection point and subject matter expert across functions. Provide technical assistance to UWW internal stakeholders and local United Ways, on an as‑needed basis, to resolve design questions and support compliance with the United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines.
• Maintain efficient and scalable production of all digital assets—templates, resizing and versioning.
• Distill complex ideas and content into clear design recommendations and present options with clarity and purpose.
• Manage and organize all final digital and social media assets, including accessible organization, tagging, distributing, archiving and storage (including all applicable sites).
• Provide design support for United Way's flagship website (unitedway.org), subsidiary websites and other publicly available digital projects.
• Execute other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Visual Arts or Graphic Design preferred) or commensurate experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in a similar role.
• Significant professional experience and advanced proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office.
• Strong familiarity with illustration, electronic communications and social media platforms as well as an immaculate sense of typography, layout, both print and digital design.
• Experience with Digital Asset Management platforms.
• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Superb detail orientation; ensuring technical compliance for all assets in alignment with United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines (and Digital Guidelines).
• Strong project and time management skills, with a proven track record of consistently delivering projects on time and with a high level of quality; proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated relationship management expertise, preferably in a large decentralized, matrix organization.
• Advertising Agency experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as detail orientation.
• Must be a creative and innovative digital and graphic designer with a keen understanding of how to leverage digital/social graphics to clearly define and articulate the United Way brand in a compelling way, spanning varying applications and audiences.
• Must be team‑oriented with a strategic and collaborative approach to creative development in a demanding fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Agency experience a plus.
• Design portfolio required: PDF portfolio upload (or URL to online portfolio) is a requirement for consideration.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. You should be able to work on‑site in the Alexandria, VA location; relocation assistance is not offered.

SALARY STATEMENT

The budgeted salary range for this position is currently $74,000 to $85,000 per year. Salary is determined by several factors including applicant’s knowledge, skills, experience, position, equity, and market.

About United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide seeks diverse, qualified professionals who want to make a difference in the world. If you are passionate about your work and desire to help others achieve enhanced education, income, and health, United Way Worldwide is the place for you.

United Way Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail [e-mail] and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.

We are a charter member of Employers of National Service and encourage AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni to apply.

United Way Worldwide is located in Old Town Alexandria, VA. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: health, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee assistance program, 403(b) plan, tuition assistance, paid time off, family sick leave, medical appointment leave, parental/adoption leave, dress for your day, free parking, onsite gym, monthly volunteering opportunities, and more.

We kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. All candidates selected for consideration will be contacted by a United Way Worldwide team member via email or phone regarding next steps.

Salary range: $74,000 – $85,000 per year.