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Graphic Designer at National Head Start Association. Location Information: Alexandria, VA. . THE OPPORTUNITY. NHSA is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer to help bring our mission to life through clear, consistent, and compelling visual storytelling. This role is responsible for producing high-quality creative assets across digital and print channels while stewarding NHSA’s brand with care and consistency.. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. NHSA is a unique organization looking to grow intentionally, and we’re looking for the right. person to join our team. This is not a place where everything is set in stone or predictable. Instead, you’ll often find yourself navigating ambiguity, taking initiative to solve problems, applying good judgement, and working independently, while also maintaining a collaborative spirit with colleagues who are equally committed to our mission. If that sounds energizing to you, keep reading. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES. Content Production. ●. Design high-quality visual assets across digital and print channels that align with NHSA’s. brand and elevate the organization’s voice. ● Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to develop compelling creative. content, including graphics and multimedia assets that resonate with diverse Head Start. audiences. ● Apply strong visual storytelling principles to highlight the impact of Head Start children,. families, and educators in authentic and bold ways. ● Ensure all creative assets reflect brand consistency, accessibility standards, and platform. best practices. ● Design visual assets aligned with NHSA’s brand style guide across digital and traditional. channels. ● Maintain and evolve the NHSA brand style guide to ensure consistent implementation. organization-wide. ● Partner cross-functionally to gather design needs and plan deliverables proactively. ● Develop and maintain a user interface guide to support a consistent and user-friendly. website experience. ● Support the Marketing and Communications team in maintaining visual quality, accuracy,. and brand integrity across all materials. Production Management. ● Manage print production from concept through delivery, coordinating with internal. stakeholders and external vendors. ● Source vendors for materials and pricing, and manage timelines, deadlines and budgets.. ● Design and coordinate conference and event collateral production and ensure timely. fulfillment and delivery. Content Planning and Creative Strategy. ● Collaborate cross-functionally to understand stakeholder priorities and translate them into. cohesive creative and content plans. ● Connect the dots across campaigns, initiatives, and events to ensure visuals and. messaging feel unified and timely. ● Support the development and execution of content calendars, ensuring deliverables are. planned proactively and deadlines are met. ● Help build and maintain NHSA’s communications toolkit, including templates, visual. Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start. field as a leader in early childhood development and education.. systems, UI guidance, and reusable design assets that expand organizational capacity. ● Anticipate upcoming creative and print needs for major moments such as conferences,. advocacy pushes, membership campaigns, and product launches. ● Contribute creative recommendations that strengthen engagement, clarity, and audience. relevance across channels. ● Review and build UX pathways between software platforms. Data-Informed Creative. ● Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to apply performance insights,. audience data, and emerging trends to creative decisions. ● Identify opportunities to tailor visuals and storytelling based on audience behavior,. platform performance, and campaign goals. ● Translate complex policy, research, and programmatic information into accessible,. visually engaging formats for diverse stakeholders. Collaboration and Agility. ● Work collaboratively across the organization to deliver integrated creative support that. advances priority initiatives and ensures visual consistency across channels. ● Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and last-minute pivots in a fast-paced environment. ● Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners through steady. communication and reliable follow-through. ● Support rapid-response communications during moments of urgency while maintaining. brand and message discipline. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE CONSIDERED. ● Commitment to NHSA’s mission and to serving the Head Start community with integrity. and care. ● 2+ years of experience in visual design, supported by a portfolio demonstrating your. work. ● Expertise in Google workspace Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud. ● Ability to build trust with colleagues through clear communication and reliable follow-. through. ● Curiosity and active listening skills to understand the goals and pressures of different. teams. ● Comfort navigating competing priorities with professionalism, empathy, and sound. judgment. ● Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start. field as a leader in early childhood development and education.. ● Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and copyediting. ● Proficiency with project management tools (such as ClickUp) and willingness to learn new. systems. ● Strong verbal and written communication skills. ● Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, marketing, advertising, art direction, or a similar field. ● Experience managing creative workflows within marketing or communications teams. ● Familiarity with email marketing platforms, social scheduling tools, and basic web. publishing. ● Experience with Cvent event planning software. ● Experience with video editing and photography. ● Experience supporting Marketing and Communications for live or virtual events. ● Background in nonprofit, education, or public policy organizations. WHY JOIN NHSA?. ● Play a key role in telling the stories that shape national advocacy and policy for early. childhood education.. ● Collaborate with a passionate team committed to making a difference for children and. families nationwide.. ● Opportunities for professional growth and creativity in a mission-driven environment.. TRAVEL. Less than 5%. THE PROCESS. Please submit your cover letter, résumé, samples of work in one PDF document to . [email protected]. with Graphic Designer in the subject line. If you have a website of your portfolio, you can include a link in your application email.. NHSA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.. .