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Seekersguidance

Senior Graphic Designer

Seekersguidance, Mission, Kansas, United States

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If you’ve ever felt called to use your abilities in the service of Islam and the preservation of knowledge, we’d love to connect with you. Now hiring

Senior Graphic Designer SeekersGuidance is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to take ownership of the visual quality, consistency, and depth of our global educational and outreach work. This is a senior, craft-driven role for a designer with strong formal training, refined visual judgment, and the ability to think in systems. You will shape how sacred knowledge is visually presented across platforms, ensuring our work reflects clarity, credibility, and excellence. We are not looking for surface-level designers or template operators. This role requires deep design thinking, strong fundamentals, and professional maturity.

Core Role Responsibilities 1. Visual Leadership & Brand Stewardship

Own and uphold the visual identity of SeekersGuidance across all digital and print outputs

Ensure consistency in typography, layout, color, hierarchy, and visual language

Develop and maintain design systems, templates, and guidelines that scale across teams

2. High-Quality Design Execution

Design high-impact visual assets for:

Social media and digital campaigns

Educational programs and courses

Fundraising and outreach initiatives

Reports, publications, and presentations

Translate abstract concepts and educational content into clear, refined visual narratives

Maintain a consistently high standard of finish and attention to detail

3. Educational & Publishing Design

Design and layout:

eBooks and learning materials

Annual and impact reports

Long-form educational publications

Apply strong typographic discipline and information hierarchy to complex content

Collaborate with educators and content leads to enhance clarity and comprehension

4. Product, UI & UX Contribution

Produce visual mockups and design input for:

Website improvements

LMS and learning platform enhancements

Digital tools and user flows

Work closely with Tech and Academy teams to improve usability and visual coherence

5. Collaboration & Quality Control

Collaborate with Content, Media, Outreach, and Academy teams to translate ideas into effective visuals

Guide and review work by junior designers or contributors when required

Ensure cultural and linguistic sensitivity in collaboration with Arabic-language teams

Core Skills & Design Competencies (Non-Negotiable)

Strong command of graphic design fundamentals:

Typography

Layout and grid systems

Visual hierarchy

Color theory

Branding and identity systems

Expert proficiency in:

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Presentation design (Canva, Keynote, PowerPoint)

Ability to work across both conceptual design and detailed execution

Strong visual judgment and the ability to articulate design decisions clearly

Experience & Qualifications

5+ years of professional graphic design experience in a structured, quality-driven environment

A strong, well-curated portfolio demonstrating depth, consistency, and design thinking

Formal design education (degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field) is strongly preferred

Registered / certified graphic designer qualification is a significant advantage

Experience in educational, publishing, or mission-driven organizations is highly valued

Who You Are

A Deep-Thinking Designer:

You care about craft, systems, and long-term quality

Professionally Grounded:

You understand design as a discipline, not just a toolset

Detail-Driven:

You notice what others miss and correct it before it goes live

Collaborative but Independent:

You work well with teams but don’t need hand-holding

Mission-Aligned:

You value meaningful work and educational impact

Excellent English is required. Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

How Success Is Measured

Consistent visual quality across all platforms

Clear, disciplined design systems adopted by teams

High stakeholder satisfaction with design clarity and professionalism

Timely delivery without sacrificing quality

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