Graphic Artist & Designer
About the role
Unruled Masses (UM) exists to support ordinary people who want to live in communities and systems governed by the rule of law, equal treatment, and leaders who are accountable to the people. As a nonpartisan organization, we believe democracy is non‑negotiable. We work to expose and counter corruption—the abuse of entrusted power for private gain that harms the public interest—by researching and exposing abuses of power, educating the public, empowering people to counter corruption through nonviolent civic action, and inspiring hope through community.
Responsibilities
- Create Gripping Visuals – produce high‑quality artwork for social media (Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, etc.) that translates corruption intelligence into shareable, high‑impact messaging.
- Support Product & Action Design – design assets for “Action Playbooks,” research reports, and newsletters to ensure tools for civic resistance are professional and accessible.
- Visual Narrative & Video Support – collaborate with the video team to create thumbnails, title cards, and motion‑graphic assets for webcasts and documentary‑style projects.
- Design Anti‑Oppression Imagery – develop iconography and artwork aimed at countering propaganda, mocking institutional capture, and promoting community agency.
- Brand Stewardship – ensure a consistent “Unruled Masses” aesthetic that feels authoritative, intelligent, and grounded in reality rather than fear.
- Exceptional volunteers may serve as Creative Lead for specific campaigns, develop comprehensive visual identity systems, collaborate on data visualization and infographic storytelling, mentor junior designers, and assist in setting the artistic direction for global intelligence reports.
Requirements
You are a visual communicator who understands that a well‑designed graphic can be a tool for justice. Motivated by truth, you have a knack for “democratizing” complex information through art. You are comfortable working with high‑stakes themes—like corruption and anti‑oppression—and can translate them into bold, modern, high‑impact visuals. You may be a professional designer, a student building a portfolio, or a creative activist who believes anti‑corruption intelligence deserves world‑class aesthetics. You value collaborative feedback and want your work to serve a higher purpose than just “content.”
Qualifications
- Proven Design Skill – strong portfolio demonstrating “gripping” visual work (social media graphics, editorial layout, or branding).
- Technical Proficiency – mastery of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar high‑end platforms.
- Strategic Thinking – ability to take a complex research brief on corruption and distill it into a single, powerful image.
- Detail‑Oriented – sharp eye for typography, hierarchy, and brand consistency.
- Mission Alignment – demonstrated interest in social justice, accountability, or human rights.
- Reliability – comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines for rapid‑response “Intelligence Alerts.”