ForKids, inc. · 4 weeks ago
Graphic Designer
Hybrid - Chesapeake, VA 23324
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$20/hr - $30/hrForKids, inc. is seeking a Graphic Designer responsible for developing visually compelling materials that strengthen the ForKids brand and support the organization’s outreach, fundraising, and advocacy goals. This role leads visual design for both print and digital channels and ensures brand consistency across all communications.
ConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Create print and digital marketing materials including brochures, flyers, newsletters, signage, event collateral, and advertising
Lead design for major organizational pieces such as the annual/impact report
Develop and maintain branded templates for social media, email, and digital campaigns in coordination with the Digital Content Specialist
Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and visual identity standards
Contribute to the evolution of brand standards and visual identity
Design and produce graphics for social media, web pages, and digital campaigns
Build and test HTML email templates, applying accessibility and responsive-design best practices
Edit and retouch photos for print and digital use
Maintain an organized digital asset library in SharePoint
Help to capture photographs at events, activities, and programs
Partner with the Digital Content Specialist to supply visuals for storytelling
Edit photos for use across digital and print platforms
Manage specifications, proofs, and quality control
Maintain accurate, accessible design files and archives
Produce materials for internal partners, sometimes on short deadlines
Engage with volunteers, donors, and community partners as needed
Uphold privacy and confidentiality standards
Support Development and community engagement activities
Provide service to internal and external customers according to standards as outlined in ForKids Customer CARE Manual
Regularly engage, support and collaborate with volunteers to provide meaningful experience
Use agency resources (financial and non-financial) prudently
Acknowledge and follow financial policies of the agency
Participate in development and fundraising activities as needed and requested (ex. Meeting with donors, providing tours, attending fundraising events)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or related field with demonstrated experience in graphic design across print and digital environments
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Strong understanding of design principles, layout, typography, and brand systems
Ability to create designs for multiple platforms including print, email, and social media
Photography and basic lighting knowledge
Basic HTML/CSS familiarity
Strong organizational and file-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Valid driver's license with no more than three minor driving violations and/or accidents combined within the last three years, and no major moving violations in the past five years
Ability to work hybrid and attend on-site events as required
Preferred
Experience creating content for digital channels
Company
ForKids, inc.
ForKids is no longer the small family shelter that opened in 1988.
Founded in 1988
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Elevance Health Foundation
2023-06-30Grant
2022-10-01Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Thaler McCormick
Chief Executive Officer
Becky Lyle
Executive Assistant to CEO
Recent News
2026-01-07
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