design
Posted May 13Visual Design Associate [Term-Limited]
at ACLU
New York, United StatesHybrid
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Responsibilities
- Design print and digital fundraising materials, including donor proposals, reports, presentations, recognition listings, event invitation suites, infographics, email graphics, and other marketing materials.
- Support design and visual storytelling projects, such as ACLU Magazine and the ACLU’s annual report, in collaboration with colleagues in the Donor and Brand Activation unit, the ACLU’s Marketing and Communications Department, and/or freelance graphic designers.
- Ensure all visual assets meet the ACLU’s brand standards, tools, and templates and accessibility protocols, and follow any approval processes established by legal counsel. FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Canva.
- Basic photography and videography skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organization and be receptive to feedback and direction.
- Self-starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and follow-through, including adherence to deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with overlapping deadlines. PREFERRED
- Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS.
- Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, the fundraising field and donor psychology. •
Benefits
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Experience working at complex, fast-paced national or international nonprofits. COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
- The annual salary for this position is $89,020 (Level J) , reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
Contact
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Visual Design Associate in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office
- requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
- This is a t wo -year, term-limited position that begins in September 2026.
- The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever.
- The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union.
- We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.
- This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
- Reporting to the Deputy Director, Creative Content & Strategy , the Visual Design Associate will provide graphic design and visual editing support to the Development Department, ensuring fundraising teams have timely, high-quality, and audience-driven print and digital materials that enhance donors’ connection to the ACLU’s mission. YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Assist with the collection of photography, B-roll, and other visual content—from developing shot lists to providing on-site assistance—to ensure visual assets meet fundraising needs, to support ACLU clients and other subjects with care and professionalism, and to assist production members.
- Provide other production support, including formatting, color proofing, preparing digital files, and coordinating with print houses and other external vendors as directed.