National Head Start Association is hiring for a position of Graphic Designer in Alexandria, VA

remote-job.net Job Summary: 💶 Salary: Not specified ⏰ Weekly working hours: Full-time 🔍 Recommended experience: Junior 🎓 Recommended education: Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, marketing, advertising, or a related field 🏭 Industry: Nonprofit (Education) 📋 Main responsibilities: Creating and managing high-quality brand and marketing designs (digital & print). Coordinating and managing print production and external suppliers. Contributing to content strategy, creating UI guides, and reusable design assets. ✅ Key requirements: At least 2 years of experience in visual design with a portfolio. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Google Workspace. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. About the company The National Head Start Association (NHSA) is a nonprofit organization that brings together, inspires, and supports the Head Start field to advance national advocacy and educational work in early childhood development. NHSA is mission-driven, intentionally growing, and operates in a dynamic, sometimes unpredictable environment where initiative, judgment, and cross-team collaboration are equally important. Responsibilities Creating high-quality visual assets for digital and print channels in line with brand guidelines. Partnering with Marketing & Communications to develop compelling graphics, multimedia assets, and reusable design systems (templates, UI guides). Maintaining and evolving the brand style guide while ensuring accessibility and platform best practices. Managing print production: researching suppliers, handling budgets, timelines, and quality control through to delivery. Planning and coordinating conference and event materials and supporting live and virtual events. Contributing to content planning and creative strategy, maintaining content calendars, and aligning campaign visuals. Using data and performance insights to adapt visuals and storytelling; translating complex content into accessible, visually appealing formats. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align priorities, respond quickly to urgent needs, and build consistent UX paths across platforms. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in visual design with a portfolio showcasing work. Expertise in Google Workspace, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., ClickUp). Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, marketing, advertising, art direction, or a related field. Experience with print production, vendor management, and tools for email marketing, social scheduling, and basic web publishing. Experience with video editing, photography, and ideally Cvent for event planning; background in nonprofit, education, or public policy is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail for proofreading, and reliability for collaboration. Benefits Meaningful work: Central role in storytelling shaping national policy and advocacy for early childhood education. Work in a dedicated, mission-driven team with opportunities for creative contribution and professional growth. Low travel requirements (