Digital Graphic Designer

Wiraa • Part-time • Washington, DC, US • 6d ago

About The Company

Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab dedicated to increasing civic engagement within BIPOC and low-income communities through innovative digital media initiatives. Their core programs include scaling emerging cultural media properties, investing in established media, building influencer networks, operating a digital media lab, and executing civic engagement campaigns.

The team is composed of professionals with backgrounds in tech, media, business, and civic engagement. Learn more about their theory of change, approach, impact, and team culture on their website.

About The Role

Accelerate Change is looking for a freelance Digital Graphic Designer to produce high-quality digital assets across a range of platforms and projects. This part-time remote position is ideal for a designer who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for visual storytelling, particularly through dynamic and engaging Google Slides presentations.

This role involves designing impactful slide decks, creating visual assets for social media, videos, and podcasts, and contributing to style guides and other digital collateral. The designer will participate in brainstorming sessions and collaborate across teams to ensure brand consistency and compelling visual communication.

Responsibilities

Design visually compelling, brand-aligned slide presentations using Google Slides
Maintain brand identity and visual standards across all presentation and digital content
Create engaging social and digital media assets for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Design graphics for video and podcast projects
Produce various digital assets including documents, style guides, and other collateral
Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions
Deliver high-quality work efficiently under tight timelines
Utilize illustration, motion graphics, and presentation design skills based on personal capabilities

What We're Looking For

A demonstrated commitment to social change and civic engagement, especially in BIPOC and low-income communities
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in digital/social media design, especially creating slide presentations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A portfolio that showcases slide decks and impactful social media content
A self-motivated, deadline-oriented mindset with strong time management skills

Compensation

This is a 3-month part-time freelance position with an estimated 5–10 hours of work per week. Compensation is $40–$45 per hour. There is potential for the contract to be extended.

Equal Opportunity

Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourages applications from individuals who identify as people of color, are from working-class backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+, or members of other marginalized communities.