ABOUT THE JOBThe ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of
Visual Design Associate in the
Development Department of the ACLU's National office in
New York, NY. This is a
hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.
This is a two-year, term-limited position that begins in September 2026. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOU'LL DOReporting to the
Deputy Director, Creative Content & Strategy, the
Visual Design Associate will provide graphic design and visual editing support to the Development Department, ensuring fundraising teams have timely, high-quality, and audience-driven print and digital materials that enhance donors' connection to the ACLU's mission.
YOUR DAY TO DAY- Design print and digital fundraising materials, including donor proposals, reports, presentations, recognition listings, event invitation suites, infographics, email graphics, and other marketing materials.
- Support design and visual storytelling projects, such as ACLU Magazine and the ACLU's annual report, in collaboration with colleagues in the Donor and Brand Activation unit, the ACLU's Marketing and Communications Department, and/or freelance graphic designers.
- Assist with the collection of photography, B-roll, and other visual content-from developing shot lists to providing on-site assistance-to ensure visual assets meet fundraising needs, to support ACLU clients and other subjects with care and professionalism, and to assist production members.
- Provide other production support, including formatting, color proofing, preparing digital files, and coordinating with print houses and other external vendors as directed.
- Contribute to established workflows by logging projects, tasks, and deadlines in project management software, and use institutional systems, such as the digital asset management system (DAM), to source and organize visual assets accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure all visual assets meet the ACLU's brand standards, tools, and templates and accessibility protocols, and follow any approval processes established by legal counsel.
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL - Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOU'LL BRING- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Detail-oriented with strong typographic, layout, composition, and image-editing skills across print and digital platforms.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Canva.
- Basic photography and videography skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff at all levels within the organization and be receptive to feedback and direction.
- Self-starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and follow-through, including adherence to deadlines and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with overlapping deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS.
- Knowledge of, or desire to learn about, the fundraising field and donor psychology.
- Experience working at complex, fast-paced national or international nonprofits.
COMPENSATIONThe ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location. The annual salary for this position is
$89,020 (Level J), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf
At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
