Graphic Designer & Content Creator (Environmental Nonprofit / Communications)

About the role

The foundation behind the world's foremost prize for grassroots environmental leaders is hiring a Graphic Designer and Content Creator. Established in 1989, the foundation administers an annual prize that recognizes individuals for sustained efforts to protect the natural environment, providing each winner with an unrestricted cash award, international recognition, and global visibility. The prize is presented each April in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling visual assets for digital and print media, including social media, website, email campaigns, event collateral, and other communications
• Maintain and evolve design templates, graphics, and layouts based on brand guidelines
• Collaborate with the communications team to translate concepts into impactful visuals
• Edit and produce short-form videos about prize winners, including quick-turnaround phone-shot content
• Manage a library of visual assets including videos, photos, and branding materials
• Exercise discretion and sensitivity representing prize winners across diverse global and political contexts
• Stay current on design technology and AI-assisted tools
• Support prize winners and staff during the annual prize tour in April

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design and content creation, whether gained in an agency, in-house, freelance, or cross-functional role; nonlinear career paths welcome
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable design tools, PowerPoint, and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar)
• Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital campaigns
• Understanding of branding and its importance for a nonprofit, mission-driven organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment communicating about sensitive or politically complex topics
• Proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in environmental issues and climate change preferred
• Comfort with new tools including AI-assisted design and editing workflows preferred

Additional Details

This is a hybrid position with two days in-office (typically Tuesday and Wednesday) and three days remote. Applications require a resume, cover letter, portfolio link, and salary expectations. Preference given to applications received before August 16, 2026. The interview process includes video and in-person interviews, a candidate exercise, and reference and background checks.