Graphic Designer

Advise staff and outside consultants/designers on best practices and brand guidelines.Collaborate with Senior Graphic Designer in producing publications such as Quaker Action and the annual report.Collaborate with Digital Media Manager to conceptualize and produce motion graphics for video, such as statistics, and visualization of concepts for which no footage exists. Deliver graphics that can be used and animated in After Effects.Serve as a point of contact for staff with questions about logos, business cards, letterhead, PowerPoint presentations, and other design requests.Proofread a variety of materials, such as emails, print publications, and web content.Create, improve, employ, and promote design templates for AFSC projects. Train staff on use of templates and design platforms.Assist in collecting, organizing, and editing photos for use and inclusion in AFSC’s photo database.Provide design, sourcing, and production support for AFSC print materials and merchandise. Fluency with Microsoft Office tools.Familiarity with best practices in web and multimedia design (such as information architecture, interface design, and usability best practices).Demonstrated ability to put design expertise and best practices to work for social change and fundraising, in a manner consistent with Quaker testimonies.Experience in project management, bringing design projects from conceptual and planning stages through overseeing designing and editing process and delivery of final product.Other Required Skills and Abilities: Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee, including nonviolence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations, of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender identity and sexual orientation, and disabilities.