IRC - International Rescue Committee is hiring: Graphic Designer in New York

Graphic Designer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to join their Creative Studio Design Team. This full-time position focuses on producing high-quality donor-facing materials, including presentation decks, data visualizations, proposals, and reports that effectively communicate the IRC's humanitarian impact. The ideal candidate will translate complex program strategies into compelling visual communications, working closely with various teams to develop impactful proposals and pitch materials. The role requires expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong attention to detail in design execution.
Major Responsibilities:
Design and lay out high-quality impact reports, funding propositions, and donor collateral in Adobe InDesign
Build and maintain paragraph and character styles, master pages, and grid systems to ensure typographic consistency and layout integrity
Apply meticulous attention to type hierarchy, spacing, and detail across multi-page documents
Produce print-ready and digital PDF outputs optimized for various distribution contexts
Transform raw data and statistics into clear, meaningful charts, diagrams, and infographics
Design visuals that communicate impact metrics at a glance for high-value donor audiences
Work within established brand frameworks while bringing a strong visual sensibility to each piece
Design and produce executive-ready presentation decks (PowerPoint and/or Google Slides) aligned with IRC brand guidelines
Develop scalable deck templates and systems that are easily reused and adapted across teams
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify goals, audience needs, and key messages; refine content structure for clarity, pacing, and emphasis
Translate complex data, technical concepts, and program results into logical, digestible visual flows that guide understanding
Partner with the Creative Studio team and front-line fundraisers on bespoke HV donor projects
Maintain strict brand consistency across all deliverables and seek approval through the Creative Studio as appropriate
Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight turnarounds while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail
Essential Qualifications:

4–5+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating print and digital publication work
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including master pages, paragraph/character styles, and grid-based layout systems
High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative suite including Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong command of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Demonstrated experience designing presentation decks in PowerPoint and/or Google Slides. Figma Slides knowledge is a preference but not required.
Exceptional typographic skills and a meticulous eye for layout hierarchy, spacing, and detail
Experience creating data visualizations and infographics that communicate complex information clearly
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Passion for the IRC's mission and commitment to humanitarian work
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Presentation Narrative & Content Strategy: ability to collaborate with stakeholders, identify key messages, and structure content for clarity and impact
Typographic Excellence: deep understanding of type hierarchy, grid systems, and design consistency across long-form documents
Data Visualization: skill in transforming quantitative information into intuitive visual formats for non-specialist audiences
Attention to Detail: unwavering precision in design execution, file management, and brand application
Communication: clear, concise communicator capable of working across teams and managing feedback constructively
Time Management: proven ability to prioritize and deliver high-quality work across multiple concurrent projects
Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in the nonprofit, humanitarian, or fundraising sector
Familiarity with IRC's brand guidelines and design system
Experience with Figma or other UI/UX tools
Working Environment:

This role may require working remotely full- or part-time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.
Compensation: ($73,000 - $85,000/annually). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Benefits: IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.