Head of Design

Seneca Family of Agencies; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies, a California-based nonprofit, seeks a Head of Design to lead the organisation’s creative direction. You will shape how Seneca communicates with supporters, partners, and staff, balancing hands-on design with leadership and mentorship.

You will establish creative direction for campaigns, publications, fundraising initiatives, digital experiences, and storytelling while ensuring inclusive, accessible design across all materials and channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressively responsible experience in graphic design, PR, and marketing.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience in a comparable role.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design tools.
• Experience leading creative projects from concept through execution.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain Seneca's creative vision across all communications channels.
• Serve as brand steward and evolve brand standards.
• Define creative direction for campaigns, publications, fundraising, digital experiences, and storytelling.
• Provide art direction and mentorship to internal staff and partners.
• Design and oversee production of brochures, websites, social media graphics, emails, decks, and reports.
• Incorporate accessibility and inclusive design principles across work.
• Coordinate printing and delivery of physical materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain project management systems and timelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Public relations

Marketing

Project management

Inclusive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Associate degree +1 year experience

High School Diploma +2 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Asana

Slack

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies is a California-based nonprofit that provides mental health, community-based, and educational services to traditionally marginalized communities, with a particular focus on youth and families. Nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years, Seneca is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across its programs and staff.

The role

The Head of Design leads the creative direction of the organisation, shaping how Seneca's story is communicated to stakeholders, donors, partners, and staff. The role reports to the Senior Director of Communications and acts as the organisation's primary brand steward, balancing hands‑on design work with creative leadership and mentorship.

What you would do

• Set and maintain Seneca's creative vision across all communications channels, ensuring a cohesive visual identity that reflects the organisation's mission and values
• Serve as brand steward, evolving brand standards while encouraging thoughtful innovation
• Establish creative direction for campaigns, publications, fundraising initiatives, digital experiences, and organisational storytelling
• Provide art direction, design feedback, and creative mentorship to internal staff and external creative partners
• Conceptualise, design, and oversee production of brochures, flyers, websites, landing pages, digital advertising, social media graphics, email campaigns, presentation decks, event collateral, signage, and the annual report
• Incorporate accessibility, usability, and inclusive design principles into all work
• Coordinate printing and delivery of physical materials as needed
• Develop and maintain project management systems, timelines, production schedules, and prioritisation processes

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field (or an Associate degree plus 1 year of applicable experience, or a High School Diploma plus 2 years of applicable experience)
• Progressively responsible experience in graphic design, public relations, and marketing in a relevant organisational context, beyond the minimum requirement
• At least 4 years of leadership experience in a comparable position
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design tools
• Experience leading creative projects from concept through execution across digital and print platforms
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience working in nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organisations is preferred
• Comfort working in a remote-first environment using tools such as Asana, Slack, and Microsoft Office
• Must reside in California to attend in-person events as needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's licence, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca's insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprint clearance, and any other applicable state or federal licensing requirements

Working arrangements

This is a full-time remote role, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm. Candidates must reside in California and be available to attend in-person events as needed.

Pay and benefits

• $124,195 - $138,195 per year, commensurate with experience
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• Additional compensation available upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• Annual salary increases
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance; 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan and employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California