Title:                                 Graphic Designer                                                                                                                

Reports to:                     Creative Director

FLSA Status:                  Exempt                                                                                       

Salary Range:                $80,728 - $90,819                                                                                                 

Location:                         Remote                                                                                                      

Tentative Start Date:  As soon as possible                                                                               

About Race Forward

Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.

Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity.  In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward. 

Employment at Race Forward is contingent upon a new employee submitting on their start date: (1) proof they are up-to-date on their vaccinations; or (2) an application for an approved exemption as an accommodation due to:  (i) a medical reason; (ii)  a sincerely held religious belief; or (iii) other exemption recognized by applicable state law. Up-to-date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines. Employees may request an accommodation in good faith without fear of retaliation.  Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Race Forward an undue hardship, pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or prevent an employee from performing the essential functions of the employee’s job. Exemption application forms are available from Human Resources at [email protected].

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer will support Race Forward's brand and communications. This role includes conceptual development, design for print and web, and close coordination with the Head of Graphic Design, the Communications team, and across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for Race Forward's programs, products, events, and campaigns that depict Race Forward's mission and vision.
• Support the design of materials including social media graphics, publication layout, online and in-person event necessities such as environmental graphics (signage and banners), web platform graphics, products and apparel that reflect the images and identities of Race Forward and its divisions-the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) and Colorlines.
• Assist in finding and optimizing quality images for a variety of design projects.
• Research and liaise with socially responsible production vendors
• Carry projects through production and delivery phase
• Manage digital assets on file servers
• Collaborate closely with team members, Race Forward staff across departments, and external partners to craft designs that effectively reach specific audiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform successfully in this role, incumbent should possess skills identified below:

• Excellent visual communication and composition skills.
• Typographic expertise.
• Ability to manage a project from conception through production in print or web formats.
• Excellent time management and organizational, multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), creativity, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Interest in and basic knowledge of the movement for Racial Justice and racial history of the United States is a plus.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, diverse work environment.

Qualifications and Experience 

• 3+ years working in graphic design.
• Formal training in communications/graphic design.
• Experience in editorial design, typography, design theory, color theory.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of basic HTML.
• Working knowledge of photography (composition, quality, editorial value).
• Experience in preparing photos and graphics to be web ready. 2-3 years' experience with print production.
• 2-3 years' experience working collaboratively with web developers on user interface projects.
• Strong background in branding.
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing and illustration is a plus.

Additional Information

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

How to Apply

External Applicants: To apply for this position, please click the link below. To ensure full consideration, please be sure to include both a cover letter and resume with your application.

https://raceforward.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ 

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Race Forward is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Race Forward will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.  Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

EEO Statement

Race Forward provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.