[Hiring] Graphic Designer @International Rescue Committee

Role Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to support our Impact at Scale work within the Creative Studio Design Team. This full-time role is focused on producing high-quality donor facing deliverables—primarily presentation decks, data visualizations, proposals and reports—that communicate the IRC’s humanitarian impact with clarity and precision.

The ideal candidate plays a pivotal role in securing support for the IRC’s most ambitious and impactful priorities. This individual brings the IRC’s Impact at Scale vision to life—translating complex program strategies into clear, compelling communications that motivate giving across Trusts & Foundations, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Global New Business prospects, and Corporate partners.

Working closely with the Strategy Unit, program teams, and External Relations colleagues, the Designer develops high quality proposals, reports, and pitch materials that show donors the meaningful impact their investment can make.

This designer thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, brings exceptional expertise and a sharp eye for typographic systems and layout hierarchy, and can translate complex data and narratives into polished, compelling visual documents. Must be experienced in the Adobe Creative Studio systems including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Figma and Figma Slides knowledge are a bonus but not required.

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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• A 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles

Company Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.