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Senior DesignerJob SummaryThe ideal candidate will be a senior-level individual contributor who owns all visual output across Bill of Rights Institute (BRI). This key individual will have broad design scope across the organization; digital is primary but print remains important. You will be an important contributor to a small team where you will work across marketing, communications, development, content, and program teams to produce cohesive, high-quality visual design.Core Responsibilities&middot; Own all visual design for the organization, including digital assets, long-form collateral, and brand expression.&middot; Design digital assets: banner ads, social graphics, email visuals, website and landing page layouts (WordPress-based).&middot; Produce long-form and print collateral: annual reports, white papers, brochures, pocket constitutions, and event materials.&middot; Collaborate on a brand refresh, partnering with external agencies or contractors; act as the internal owner who implements, operationalizes, and maintains the new system.&middot; Develop and maintain brand guidelines, templates, and design libraries to ensure consistency across all teams.&middot; Create scalable design systems and processes for repeatable, high-volume output while preserving strategic thinking time.&middot; Provide visual guidance and art direction to internal teams and external vendors as needed.&middot; Work cross-functionally with Development, Curriculum, Learning Initiatives, Civics Innovation Lab, and program teams to translate diverse needs into cohesive design solutions.&middot; Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a high-output environment.Skills &amp; Experience&middot; 6&ndash;10+ years of professional design experience (agency, in-house, nonprofit, education, and advertising backgrounds all relevant).&middot; Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design, layout mastery, typography, brand systems, and cross-channel consistency.&middot; Experience designing across a wide range of formats &mdash; small digital units to comprehensive reports.&middot; Solid working knowledge of print production.&middot; Familiarity with UX/UI concepts; deeper UX skills welcome but not required.&middot; Experience collaborating on or leading brand identity work; ability to partner effectively with outside agencies.&middot; Demonstrated experience informally mentoring or leading creative contributors; openness to future people management responsibilities.&middot; Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.&middot; Strong organizational habits and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-stakeholder environment.Tools &amp; Technical&middot; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).&middot; Figma or similar for digital layouts and systems.&middot; Familiarity with WordPress (headless) environments; ability to design for web constraints and handoff.&middot; Experience with email design tools (ideally HubSpot) a plus.&middot; Video or motion design skills a nice to have, not required.Attributes &amp; Culture Fit&middot; Strategic yet hands-on designer who can balance high-volume production with thoughtful systems-building.&middot; Highly collaborative, approachable, and able to work productively with educators, program staff, developers, and senior leaders.&middot; Comfortable working with ambiguity and helping shape new processes.&middot; Mission-aligned and energized by civic and constitutional education.Location&middot; This is a hybrid position with the expectation of being in the Arlington office at least 2-3 days per week.What makes working for BRI so special?The Bill of Rights Institute has a unique organizational culture we value and support. Our culture is affirming and collegial. We are achievers. We enjoy working with each other; our interactions are positive, respectful, and filled with good humor. We reward excellence and achievement. We embrace all diversity in our work and our workforce.Equal Opportunity EmployerTo apply:Please apply directly through our website at https://billofrightsinstitute.org/about-bri/join-our-team. Must enclose a cover letter that includes your desired salary range as well as the portfolio of your body of work. If you have any questions, please contact Joanne McKinney at Jobs@billofrightsinstitute.org.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201

Senior Designer

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Senior Designer