Visual Design Associate [Term-Limited]

About the Position
Full‑time Visual Design Associate, Development Department, ACLU National office, New York, NY. Hybrid role with in‑office 2 days per week. Term‑limited two‑year position beginning September 2026. The annual salary is $89,020 (Level J). The role is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

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 annual report, collaborating with the Donor & Brand Activation unit, Marketing & Communications, and freelance graphic designers.

Assist with photography, B‑roll, and other visual content: develop shot lists, provide on‑site assistance, and ensure visual assets meet fundraising needs while supporting clients with care and professionalism.

Provide production support: format, proof color, prepare digital files, and coordinate with print houses and external vendors as directed.

Maintain project workflows by logging projects, tasks, and deadlines in project management software and using a digital asset management (DAM) system to source and organize visual assets accurately.

Ensure all visual assets meet the ACLU’s brand standards, tools, templates, accessibility protocols, and follow approval processes established by legal counsel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent education and professional experience.

Detail‑oriented with strong typographic, layout, composition, and image‑editing skills across print and digital platforms.

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and Canva.

Basic photography and videography skills.

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with staff at all levels, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.

Self‑starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through, including adherence to deadlines and ability to manage multiple overlapping projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS.

Knowledge or desire to learn about fundraising and donor psychology.

Experience working at complex, fast‑paced national or international nonprofits.

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $89,020 (Level J). Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The ACLU is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by law. The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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