Graphic Design Associate

The Position  

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a Graphic Design Associate to deliver our brand and advocacy work to the public. In today’s every-changing media environment, visual design is a key element of educating audiences about our work, moving the public and our donors to action, and communicating the felt impact of NWLC’s law, policy, and culture-change efforts. 

This is a full-time, exempt role of 37.5 hours per week. 

The Organization  

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) fights for gender justice - in the courts, in public policy, and in our society - working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls. 

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us - especially women of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and low-income women and families. 

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. Find out more at NWLC.org.   

Responsibilities  

• At the direction of the Director of Multi-Media Design, design print and digital materials including one-pagers, infographics, event collateral, slide decks, and social graphics for NWLC's platforms. 

• Conceptualize and produce video content and light motion graphics for NWLC's YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other channels as needed. 

• Maintain and evolve NWLC's brand standards and visual identity across all channels and materials. 

• Manage and organize inbound design requests, and maintain a detailed production and content calendar to keep design deliverables organized and timely. 

• Facilitate and obtain needed approvals by presenting final layouts, storyboards, mood boards, wireframes, and illustrations; respond to feedback and requests. 

• Support Creative and Digital Strategies unit with posting and scheduling of content across NWLC's digital channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn). 

• Clip and caption video during key NWLC news moments and support rapid-response design and content needs during breaking news or advocacy campaigns. 

• Assist with email and SMS marketing design and asset production via platforms like EveryAction and Mobile Commons 

• Support website updates and graphic asset uploads via WordPress 

• Contribute to content decisions for design and video channels, working with Communications staff and program teams to determine the best way to package and present information to NWLC's audiences. 

• Partner with program, development, and policy staff to translate complex, technical work into accessible, visually engaging public-facing content, including but not limited to design for donor-facing events, issue advocacy-focused fact sheets and reports, etc. 

• Organize and maintain NWLC's video and photo library, and maintain organized design asset files. 

• Source materials for and work with external video producers and designers as needed. 

• Collaborate with all members of the Creative Team on design and content strategy 

• Maintain NWLC’s merchandise tracker and assist with conceptualizing new products and design for our merch shop. 

• Support other miscellaneous digital, design, and events team tasks as needed. 

   

Qualifications  

A candidate must possess: 

• Fluency in design editing programs. 

• Experience in the digital communications field, preferably in mission-driven and rapid response organizations like NWLC. 

• A strong eye for detail and a thoughtful, analytical approach to managing complex tasks. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to act quickly and effectively in breaking news environments. 

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

   

Additional preferred skills and knowledge: 

• Ability to pick up new technology and platforms. 

• An interest in social media and willingness to trend-spot and experiment. 

• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently. 

   

Key Relationships  

This role will report to the Director of Multimedia Design, in the Campaigns and Communications Department, and work closely with all members of the Content and Creative Team. 

Compensation & Benefits  

A salary within the range of $69,264-79,348 will be provided to the successful candidate, consistent with the National Women’s Law Center’s compensation framework. The successful candidate’s salary within this range will be determined by the number years of relevant experience they bring to the role.

The Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, and four weeks of annual vacation.

NWLC is a nonprofit organization whose headquarters and staff are based in Washington, D.C. at our new office at 1350 Eye Street N.W. This role is based in D.C. and will be eligible for some telework while also being expected to work in person on a regular basis. The successful candidate will need to live in or relocated to the DMV (broadly defined as DC, Maryland, or Virginia). 

The first 90 days of employment will be considered a probationary period. 

Classification  

NWLC recognizes a staff bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in NWLC’s bargaining unit. Specific employment terms are subject to collective bargaining. 

How to Apply  

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining how your professional background is a good fit for this position. Resumes should include exact start and end dates (month and year) of employment, as well as the average number of hours worked per week in each job. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. We kindly request that interested parties refrain from calling, emailing, or visiting NWLC’s offices to express interest or check on the status of their application.

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable Accommodations  

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].