Graphic Design Associate

National Women's Law Center

Washington, District Of Columbia

Hybrid

Full-time

$69k - $79k

4w ago

Apt Insight

In this role, you will help communicate the National Women’s Law Center's advocacy, policy, and legal work to the public through engaging visual design. Working under the direction of the Director of Multimedia Design within the Campaigns and Communications Department, you will create print and digital assets, maintain brand standards, and produce multimedia content across various digital channels. You will collaborate closely with creative, communications, and policy teams to translate complex subject matter into accessible public-facing content. Your work will span rapid-response materials for breaking news, social media graphics, video editing, email and SMS campaign assets, and merchandise concepts to engage audiences and advance gender justice initiatives.

About National Women's Law Center

Founded in 1972, the National Women's Law Center is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy organization with over 100 employees dedicated to advancing gender justice through the courts, public policy, and culture change.

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Responsibilities

Design print and digital materials including infographics, fact sheets, one-pagers, event collateral, slide decks, and social media graphics.

Conceptualize and produce short-form video content and light motion graphics for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Maintain and evolve organizational brand guidelines and visual identity across all platforms and assets.

Manage inbound design requests and maintain a detailed production calendar to ensure timely project delivery.

Partner with policy, program, and development teams to translate technical legal and advocacy concepts into accessible visual assets.

Support rapid-response communications by creating timely graphics and clipping or captioning video content during breaking news cycles.

Assist with website graphic updates in WordPress and asset production for email and SMS marketing campaigns via EveryAction and Mobile Commons.

Qualifications

Fluency in industry-standard graphic design and editing software.

Demonstrated experience in digital communications, preferably within mission-driven or rapid-response organizations.

Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage complex design tasks under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to act quickly and effectively during breaking news moments.

Demonstrated commitment to gender and racial justice and centering communities of color.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with marketing platforms such as WordPress, EveryAction, and Mobile Commons.

Strong interest in social media trends and an eagerness to experiment with new creative formats.

Demonstrated ability to balance independent execution with collaborative teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.

Work Environment

Hybrid work arrangement based out of the Washington, D.C. office at 1350 Eye Street N.W., requiring regular in-person presence.

Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area.

Standard full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.

Collaborative and fast-paced team setting embedded within the Campaigns and Communications Department.

Initial 90-day probationary period upon commencement of employment.

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary range of $69,264 to $79,348, determined by years of relevant experience.

Four weeks of paid annual vacation alongside a comprehensive organizational benefits package.

Union-represented role included in the NWLC United bargaining unit affiliated with NPEU/IFPTE Local 70.

Opportunities for professional skill-building in digital advocacy, multimedia production, and content strategy.