Manager of Design (Remote/Unpaid Volunteer)

Join Empowered Futures as a Manager of Design and use your skills to help support and empower young adults to realize their full potential. Empowered Futures is dedicated to creating confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful adults through self-empowerment, business mentorship, and unwavering support to help them build their capability and reap their full potential.

Position Summary

The Design Manager is a creative leader responsible for producing and overseeing the development of design assets across print, digital, and multimedia platforms, including marketing materials, fundraising campaigns, reports, and social content.

The Design Manager is also responsible for managing the day-to-day design function of the organization, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely visual communications that advance the organization’s mission. This role bridges strategy and execution by translating brand guidelines and campaign objectives into effective design solutions, while managing workflows, mentoring designers, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Execution & Brand Stewardship

• Produce and oversee the development of design assets across print, digital, and multimedia platforms, including marketing materials, fundraising campaigns, reports, and social content.
• Ensure all design work aligns with established brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and organizational values.
• Maintain and evolve templates, toolkits, and design systems to support efficiency and consistency.

Team & Workflow Management

• Manage day-to-day workflow for internal designers and freelancers, including prioritization, scheduling, and quality control.
• Provide clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and hands-on coaching to team members.
• Support performance development through regular check-ins, goal-setting, and skills development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with communications, fundraising, digital, and program teams to understand project goals and deliver effective visual solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for design requests, helping stakeholders scope projects and set realistic timelines.
• Balance multiple projects and deadlines while adapting to shifting organizational priorities.

Quality Control & Continuous Improvement

• Review and approve design deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high production standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, printers, and external partners to manage production and ensure quality outcomes.
• Stay informed on design trends, tools, and best practices relevant to mission-driven organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional design experience, with some experience managing projects or mentoring designers.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals, brand consistency, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a non-profit, social impact, education, healthcare, or advocacy environment.
• Familiarity with digital design, UX/UI principles, and social media content.
• Experience working with external vendors, printers, or freelance creatives.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards.

Core Competencies

• Project and workflow management
• Clear communication and stakeholder partnership
• Attention to detail and quality standards
• Adaptability in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
• Commitment to mission and values

Benefits:

• Empower young adults to realize their full potential
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary senior board members
• Expand your professional network
• Opportunity for advancement including potential board member roles

This is a part-time, unpaid position with a minimum commitment of 8 -10 hours per week.

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