Senior Designer

Senior Designer

Job Summary

The 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

· Own all visual design for the organization, including digital assets, long-form collateral, and brand expression.

· Design digital assets: banner ads, social graphics, email visuals, website and landing page layouts (WordPress-based).

· Produce long-form and print collateral: annual reports, white papers, brochures, pocket constitutions, and event materials.

· Collaborate on a brand refresh, partnering with external agencies or contractors; act as the internal owner who implements, operationalizes, and maintains the new system.

· Develop and maintain brand guidelines, templates, and design libraries to ensure consistency across all teams.

· Create scalable design systems and processes for repeatable, high-volume output while preserving strategic thinking time.

· Provide visual guidance and art direction to internal teams and external vendors as needed.

· Work cross-functionally with Development, Curriculum, Learning Initiatives, Civics Innovation Lab, and program teams to translate diverse needs into cohesive design solutions.

· Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a high-output environment.

Skills & Experience

· 6–10+ years of professional design experience (agency, in-house, nonprofit, education, and advertising backgrounds all relevant).

· Strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design, layout mastery, typography, brand systems, and cross-channel consistency.

· Experience designing across a wide range of formats — small digital units to comprehensive reports.

· Solid working knowledge of print production.

· Familiarity with UX/UI concepts; deeper UX skills welcome but not required.

· Experience collaborating on or leading brand identity work; ability to partner effectively with outside agencies.

· Demonstrated experience informally mentoring or leading creative contributors; openness to future people management responsibilities.

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

· Strong organizational habits and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-stakeholder environment.

Tools & Technical

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

· Figma or similar for digital layouts and systems.

· Familiarity with WordPress (headless) environments; ability to design for web constraints and handoff.

· Experience with email design tools (ideally HubSpot) a plus.

· Video or motion design skills a nice to have, not required.

Attributes & Culture Fit

· Strategic yet hands-on designer who can balance high-volume production with thoughtful systems-building.

· Highly collaborative, approachable, and able to work productively with educators, program staff, developers, and senior leaders.

· Comfortable working with ambiguity and helping shape new processes.

· Mission-aligned and energized by civic and constitutional education.

Location

· 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 Employer

To 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-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22201