Graphic Designer (Part-Time)

About the role

Part-time, hourly position (20 to 25 hours per week) reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager. The Richmond SPCA is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to saving, protecting, and enriching animal lives. We rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for about 4,000 homeless animals annually while providing safety net programs to keep pets in loving homes. This role offers schedule flexibility, including the possibility to work remotely, with specific hours and arrangements agreed upon with the Marketing Communications Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of design projects, including but not limited to event materials, print collateral, newsletters, presentations, and social media graphics, consistently meeting our brand standards.
• Design email marketing content within our CRM platforms, working within existing templates as well as creating original designs.
• Manage multiple design requests at once, prioritizing your workload to stay on schedule across a busy editorial and campaign calendar.
• Revise designs based on feedback and prepare final files for printing or publication when needed.
• Help with design-related updates to the Richmond SPCA website.
• Gather and organize images to help maintain our media library.
• Keep the Richmond SPCA brand consistent across every piece of work you touch.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of the Richmond SPCA.
• Ability to react to change productively.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback on creative projects.
• Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and high-stress.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, collaboratively, and with attention to detail.
• Creative thinker and problem solver with strong visual skills.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in design principles, typography, and layout.
• Expertise working within and maintaining identity and brand standards.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with web platforms and content management systems (WordPress, Virtuous) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, or related field, with 1-3 years of experience in graphic design.
• Photography skills a plus.

Work Environment

• Rapid pace with exposure to potential hazards including animal waste and disinfectants.
• Potential for animal bites and scratches and diseases that are zoonotic (can be transmitted from animals to people).
• Telework options with supervisor approval.

Benefits

• Eligibility to become a client of the low-cost, full-service Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital of the Richmond SPCA.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.