Title: Graphic Designer 

Reports to: Vice President of Narrative, Communications, and Storytelling

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Salary Range: $80,728 - $90,819 

Location: Remote 

Tentative Start Date: TBD 

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 or illustration is a plus. 

Additional Information 

● Requires long periods of sitting, working on computer and may occasionally require  carrying heavy equipment. 

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.