Job Description

Everytown for Gun Safety’s Creative team is seeking a talented mid-level graphic designer with the drive to create inspiring work that resonates with and motivates a diverse audience. The Creative team collaborates closely with every department and program under the Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action brands, using design to unify our message of ending gun violence. The graphic designer’s role is to create visually dynamic and compelling graphic assets for social media, video, email, web, print, merch, and more. The right candidate will be thoughtful, organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about using design to help power a movement comprising a vast range of participants—from grassroots volunteers to legislators.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex ideas into visual concepts using a range of tools: Some of the work the designer will do includes advertisements, billboards, brochures, social media graphics, email graphics, merch design, event design, photo research and editing, photoshoots, video graphics, animation, and data visualization

• Think strategically about, and contribute to building on our expansive and ever-evolving brand systems

• Be comfortable spearheading and managing projects from start to finish, and meeting deadlines

• Be collaborative and solutions-oriented; have a curious approach to solving problems and trying new ideas

• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced campaign atmosphere; be able to prioritize projects and tasks on a daily (sometimes hourly) basis

• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Be a champion of visual communication tools and opportunities

• Be mindful of and integrate accessibility and equity in your work — learn new tools, gather insights, and share with the team

• Be a team player and be comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Qualifications

• BA, BFA, MFA, or equivalent agency or in-house design experience

• 3+ years of design experience

• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, Dropbox, Canva, and Asana

• Exceptional skill in the formal aspects of design

• A portfolio that demonstrates mastery of type, color, composition, and visual systems

• Believes in the mission of ending gun violence and sees design as an instrument for social and political change

The annual salary range for this position is $71,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience. The position reports into NYC office and adheres to a hybrid work schedule. Everytown offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (covered by Everytown with a nominal contribution from the employee), PTO, 401(k) match, education assistance, and more.

HOW TO APPLY Please fill out the application and provide a resume and a portfolio that demonstrates mastery of type, color, composition and visual systems.  Any applications received without a portfolio attached will not be considered.  Use the cover letter portion of the application to upload your portfolio. 

DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND OPEN CULTURE

Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply to Everytown. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization and vital to our success.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

You can learn about the framework that guides our work by viewing Everytown’s Organizations Values

About Everytown for Gun Safety

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund (“Everytown for Gun Safety”) is the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 11 million supporters and more than 700,000 donors, including moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans who are fighting for common-sense gun safety measures that can help save lives. Learn more at www.everytown.org and follow us @Everytown.

How to Apply

For consideration, please visit our website and submit a resume and portfolio.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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