Graphic Designer

TITLE: Graphic Designer

LOCATION: This position is remote, with a preference for candidates based in : Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants must be based in a country within the GMT-3 or GMT-4 time zones (e.g. Brazil (regions in Brasilia time), Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Puerto Rico, etc.)

LANGUAGE: Fluent in English and Spanish. 

REPORTS TO: Global Head of Digital and Production 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until March 17,2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

ABOUT EQUALITY NOW: 

At Equality Now, we aspire to create a world in which women and men have equal rights under the law, and full enjoyment of their human rights. Our mission is gender equality. And how we get there matters. 

Founded in 1992, we are an international human rights organization that works to protect and promote the rights of all women and girls around the world. Our campaigns are centered on four program areas: Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence, End Harmful Practices, and End Sexual Exploitation, with a cross-cutting focus on the unique needs of adolescent girls. 

We are truly global and we have a team of 80+ people located all around the world. We have team members in Benin, Beirut, Delhi, London, Geneva, San Jose, El Salvador, Argentina, Nairobi, Tbilisi, New York and Washington DC among others.  We offer a great experience for talented people who are passionate about equality. To work here, you’ll need to share our core values which are: integrity, tenaciousness, perseverance and inclusivity. 

For more information, visit equalitynow.org

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We believe that design is a powerful tool in advocacy and change, and we are seeking a talented and passionate Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced designer to make an impact in a leading global human rights organization

Reporting to the Global Head of Digital and Production, this role sits within the Digital and Production Team, which acts as an internal agency for Advocacy, Communication, Development, Brand, and Marketing. The team produces expert, persuasive content to engage key audiences, including experts, decision-makers, and funders.

The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Global Digital Communications Manager and Global Content Officer to create engaging content for social media, email, web, print, and emerging digital platforms. They will also support the adoption of our new brand by designing templates such as branded decks, event collateral, staff bios, internal documents, etc. 

As a Brand Guardian, the Graphic Designer will ensure all content aligns with our brand guidelines and digital strategy. The successful candidate must be flexible with working hours to collaborate with global teams and respond to urgent communications needs. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities for this role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned or removed at the discretion of the supervisor  to meet organizational needs and priorities

Digital Visual Communication 

• Provide social media graphic design, including templates, video creation, and photo editing (e.g GIFs, animated short videos, infographics, illustrations, quote cards, illustrated explainers) that are tailored to Equality Now’s growing social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, etc.).
• Create tailored videos for social media platforms, including creating reels, editing and clipping recordings of events, organizing voiceovers, etc. 
• Work closely with the wider Digital and Production team on developing novel ideas for video content for social media. 
• Continue to develop social media asset templates based on Equality Now’s new brand for use on all social media channels. The designs should accurately reflect our brand and those of related coalitions. They should be created for the global and regional social media accounts of Equality Now and its partners globally to increase visual consistency.
• Work closely with communications colleagues to identify strong photos for use on social media. Edit and resize images and prepare quote cards and creative visuals that are tailored for Equality Now social media platforms.
• Create short, animated motion graphics and GIFs for social media.
• Develop data cards, illustrated explainers, and other forms of data visualization.
• Support other digital assets such as creative for digital ads, email templates, and website banners. email templates; supporting website template changes.

Support on printed items 

• Support the wider digital and production team in delivering high-quality layouts for high-priority organizational communication products, including documents, adverts, presentations, flyers, stunt materials, etc. 
• Support the Global Head of Digital and Production and the Global Director of Communications in instilling brand coherence, by providing branding guidance and templates on different design products.
• Create templates for print design.

Creative campaigning

• Act as a thought partner with Regional Communication Officers and the Digital and Production team to find persuasive, compelling tactics to visually communicate key campaign messages.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

Professional Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of four years of professional graphic design and visual content production preferably with previous experience working on issues related to social justice.
• Demonstrable experience with the professional use of Adobe Express, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Premiere, and After Effects. In-depth familiarity with creating templates in either Canva or Adobe Express. 
• Ability to generate and implement creative and innovative design ideas across multiple formats.
• Experience in project management and excellent time management, forward planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• Proven track record of developing high-impact digital videos, illustrations, visuals, GIFs, and stickers.

• Knowledge of the latest visual design standards and trends.
• Fluent  in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken. 

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Creative and Proactive: Initiates the development of innovative solutions independently.
• Strong Multitasking and Prioritization Skills: Manages multiple projects effectively while ensuring quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Inclusive Visual Communication: Creates accessible and representative content for diverse audiences.
• Strategic Thinker: Develops thoughtful approaches for effectively conveying complex and sensitive information.
• Digital Content and Design Expertise: Proficient in graphic design, short-form video editing, and inclusive visual communication.
• Collaborative Team Player: Efficiently contributes to a global communication team.
• Tech-Savvy: Skilled in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and knowledgeable about image licensing and rights.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to work outside standard hours to accommodate global time zones.

Education and Certifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary: Circa $30,000 - $35,000 (Level 2 position) dependent on location 

At Equality Now, we offer a competitive salary aligned with global pay parity principles. Compensation is determined based on the candidate’s experience, professional background, location, and the UN Cost of Living index, which adjusts salaries to maintain an equitable standard of living across regions. The range below reflects the salary for this position in Brasil/Argentina though final compensation may vary based on cost-of-living adjustments and exchange rate fluctuations at the time of hire.

The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, and qualifications/certifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: https://equalitynow.applytojob.com/ and submit a resume/CV and cover letter. 

The deadline for applications is 17 March, 2025 

Due to the volume of applicants anticipated for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equality Now is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Equality Now offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, savings, health and vacation benefits, and is an Equal Opportunity employer. Equality Now employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity and expression, language, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic or social origin, disability, pregnancy, mental status, HIV status, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

We welcome all kinds of diversity. Candidates are selected on the basis of ability, in accordance with all country and location-specific laws.

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