Graphic Designer and Creative Content Specialist

St. Baldrick's Foundation; Monrovia (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Generous PTO & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a leading nonprofit funding childhood cancer research, seeks a Graphic Designer & Creative Content Specialist. Hybrid role in Monrovia, CA, developing brand-aligned visuals for fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and signature events.

You will craft print and digital collateral, social-first content, and scalable templates, collaborating across departments to translate science and impact into compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio across print and digital.
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong experience with Figma and Canva for scalable brand kits and templates.
• Experience creating social-first content (short-form video, Reels, TikToks) using CapCut or similar tools.
• Print production knowledge and ability to prepare print-ready files and coordinate with vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects across departments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex stories into visuals for fundraising and campaigns.
• Mission alignment with childhood cancer research and nonprofit branding.

Responsibilities

• Lead design across departments, guiding internal stakeholders and prioritizing requests.
• Create brand-aligned visuals for campaigns, donor communications, events, and partnerships.
• Develop print and digital collateral including reports, brochures, signage, banners, and presentations.
• Produce social graphics, infographics, motion assets, and quick-turn video content.
• Maintain and organize design assets, templates, and brand kits.
• Collaborate with Sr. Social Media Specialist to produce platform-native content.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual storytelling

Brand stewardship

Project management

Communication

Social-first content

Print/digital collateral

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Are you a skilled at creating social graphics, infographics, motion assets and visual storyteller who can translate empathy, urgency, and hope into compelling creative content? The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants, is looking for a Graphic Designer & Creative Content Specialist to help bring our life-saving mission to life!

We pride ourselves on a great company culture, excellent work-life balance, and fantastic benefits, including robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan.

Location: Hybrid (Monrovia, CA). We are initially prioritizing candidates based in Southern California who can work a hybrid schedule (coming into the Monrovia office 2–4 times a month, with potentially once-a-week onboarding/training). However, we are also fully open to out-of-state candidates who have proven experience working successfully in a 100% remote capacity!

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, you will serve as the primary visual storyteller for the Foundation, developing brand-aligned creative across both print and digital channels. You will partner across all departments to develop creative assets for fundraising campaigns, donor communications, signature events (like our head-shaving events!), partnerships, and digital marketing.

Working closely with our Sr. Social Media Specialist, you will also create platform-native graphics and short-form, social-first content using existing footage, photos, trending formats, and other creative assets.

Creative & Brand Leadership

• Serve as the steward of the Foundation’s visual identity, developing creative direction and translating complex scientific, fundraising, and impact stories into clear, compelling visuals.
• Act as the lead designer across departments, managing and prioritizing multiple creative requests while providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Design materials for major campaigns, head-shaving events, peer-to-peer fundraising programs, seasonal giving, donor communications, and advocacy initiatives.
• Create print and digital collateral including reports, brochures, signage, banners, merchandise, t-shirts, partnership materials, presentations, email, and digital advertising assets.
• Oversee print production, including preparing print-ready files and coordinating with external vendors.
• Create branded PowerPoint presentations and user-friendly Canva templates that enable staff to produce consistent, on-brand materials.
• Design social graphics, infographics, motion assets, and quick-turn, short-form video content.
• Use existing footage, photography, text, audio, templates, and trending formats to create social-first content using tools like CapCut, Canva, and in-app editors.
• Stay current on social trends and identify relevant opportunities for the Foundation to participate and drive engagement.
• Organize and maintain photography, video, design files, templates, and other digital assets.
• Manage and update shared creative resources used by staff and volunteers.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling across print and digital channels.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Expert proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Figma & Canva: Strong experience with Figma and expertise creating and managing Canva brand kits and scalable templates.
• Social-First Content: Experience creating engaging short-form, mobile-first content (Reels, TikToks) using accessible tools like CapCut, Canva, and in-app editors. (Note: This role is not responsible for professional video production; higher-production video work is handled by our in-house videographer).
• Print Production: Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and vendor coordination.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities across departments while meeting deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and collaborate effectively with non-design stakeholders.
• Mission Alignment: Ability to translate deep empathy and hope into compelling designs that champion childhood cancer research.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working for a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Comfortable occasionally appearing in short-form social content or helping others capture engaging, on-brand video.
• Strong awareness of social media trends and the ability to thoughtfully adapt them to a mission-driven brand.
• Familiarity with basic animation or motion graphics (e.g., After Effects or in-app tools).

Physical Abilities Required

• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods using a computer.
• Ability to maintain a dedicated remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for major Foundation events.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary range aligned with nonprofit structures.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance packages.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) and retirement plan.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values quarterly team-building, professional development, and making a real-world impact.

St. Baldrick’s Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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