Job Title: Graphic Designer / Production Specialist (part time variable hour)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area preferred

Reports to: Director of Creative Services

This is a great opportunity for a freelancer who wants occasional additional graphic design work and is comfortable with variable hours.

Are you a visionary graphic designer who can turn concepts into captivating visual stories? Do you thrive on bringing unique ideas to life and love to make heads turn?

We are seeking a stellar creative mind to join our team and push the boundaries of design innovation by creating compelling designs that leave a lasting impression..

About D&A

D&A Communications is a bold, equity-first agency helping organizations connect authentically with diverse communities. We’re storytellers and strategists, creatives and community builders, with over 30 years of experience turning ideas into impact.

We partner with mission-driven public and private sector clients to advance equity across housing, healthcare, transportation, education, sustainability, and more.

Our superpower? Designing campaigns that are culturally fluent, emotionally resonant, and impossible to ignore.

What You’ll Do

As a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist, you’ll turn strategy into stunning visuals, from social media and digital ads to print collateral and presentations. You'll work across teams to bring campaigns to life and make our internal brand shine.

You’ll balance creativity with precision, developing clean, compelling designs that are accessible and on-brand.

Key Responsibilities

Create:

Design digital and print assets (social graphics, reports, event collateral, etc.)
Translate big ideas into clean, clear visual communications
Apply inclusive design principles for accessibility and cultural relevance

Produce:

Prep production-ready files for print, web, and vendors
Adapt and version creative assets across formats
Organize files and follow brand standards with precision

Collaborate:

Work closely with our creative, account, and strategy teams
Help refine creative concepts and pitch visual ideas
Support internal marketing and template development

Who You Are

A thoughtful designer with 3+ years of full time experience, preferably in agency or social impact settings
Comfortable balancing creativity with structure and deadlines
Tech-savvy and always curious, especially about design trends, accessibility, and AI tools
Equity-minded and purpose-driven: you believe design should be uplifting and inclusive

Skills & Tools

Strong design fundamentals (layout, typography, color)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Bonus: Figma, Canva, WordPress, After Effects, AI-assisted tools
Familiarity with print production and accessibility standards (WCAG)

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