Graphic Design Senior Manager

Overview of Meals on Wheels America

Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a dedicated volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.

Position Summary

The Graphic Design Senior Manager is a seasoned creative who helps define and elevate the visual voice of Meals on Wheels America and the national Meals on Wheels America brand. This role serves as both a hands-on designer and brand steward—translating strategy into compelling, consistent design across digital and print platforms. With a modern, purpose-driven aesthetic, the Graphic Design Senior Manager ensures that every campaign, communication, and asset reflects the organization’s mission, values, and advocacy work.

Beyond design execution, this position supports the ongoing evolution and management of the visual brand system, shaping how the Meals on Wheels America identity is used internally, externally, and among member programs nationwide. The ideal candidate combines high-level conceptual thinking with meticulous design craft and a passion for strengthening community impact through creativity.

The position reports to the Director, Creative, and is an Arlington, VA based, flexible hybrid working role. There is no weekly in-office requirement, however the ability to visit the office as needed is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the creative execution and visual expression of the Meals on Wheels America brand across campaigns and platforms.
• Design and produce integrated marketing collateral—digital assets, web content, print materials, event branding, merchandise, and social media graphics—that align with strategic communications goals.
• Develop and lead video production and processes, from creative direction through editing, to support campaigns, events, and broader marketing, advocacy, fundraising, and communications initiatives.
• In partnership with the team members, oversee design workflows and operations, including project tracking in Monday.com and asset organization in Brandfolder.
• Partner with the Creative Director and MarCom team to uplevel campaign creative, ensuring work resonates emotionally and drives engagement.
• Provide art direction and feedback to team members, freelancers, and partners to maintain brand alignment and creative excellence.
• Develop and refine brand templates, design systems, and shared assets that empower consistent, efficient content creation organization-wide.
• Guide the look and feel of social media channels through fresh, on-brand designs and optimized templates.
• Plan and produce creative deliverables aligned with the marketing calendar—including signature events, seasonal campaigns, and donor engagement efforts.
• Maintain and uplevel the brand expression through templates, guides and assets for staff, members, partners and vendors
• Contribute to the evolution of our brand’s visual identity.
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud innovations to continually enhance design quality and efficiency.
• With the Creative Director, support brand adoption by helping member programs embrace and apply the Meals on Wheels America visual identity and refine the brand adoption strategy and process.
• Collaborate with vendors, agencies, and printers to ensure production quality and consistency.
• Contribute creative insights and new ideas to further strengthen brand impact and engagement.
• Perform additional design assignments and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications or Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional graphic design experience — with expertise in campaign creative, brand systems, and design operations — or equivalent training in graphic design or a related field.
• Strong foundation in both digital and print design; exceptional layout, typography, and storytelling skills.
• Online portfolio demonstrating modern, minimalist brand design with professional typography, hierarchy, and consistency.
• High proficiency in video editing, production and managing outside videographers.
• Expert skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD or Figma; Premiere Rush/Pro; After Effects a plus).
• High proficiency in Canva, with ability to manage shared templates and team libraries.
• Familiarity with WordPress CMS, HTML, and CSS preferred.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative culture and can balance creativity with executional precision.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Models the Association's cultural attributes of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment and Service (C.A.R.E.S.)

Candidates meeting 75% or more of the above qualifications should apply.

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