Graphic Designer

Dallas Pets Alive! is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive! visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

Dallas Pets Alive is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented volunteer to join our Marketing Team as a Graphic Designer. Are you a creative genius with a passion for pets and design? In this role, you’ll help bring DPA’s mission to life by creating engaging visuals and branding materials that highlight our adoptable pets, events, and volunteer opportunities. From social media graphics and flyers to campaign visuals your work will inspire compassion and help animals find their forever homes. If you have an eye for design, a love for animals, and want to use your creative skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Team: Marketing and Community Engagement

Location: Remote/Virtual - Virtual from anywhere, understanding we are in the CST time zone.

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation.

Reports to: Community Engagement Manager

Works with: Social Media Manager, Marketing Director and Community Engagement Manager

Position Responsibilities:

• Create and design various materials for print and digital collateral
• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images
• Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software
• Responsible for establishing and producing visual communications, including creating designs for social media, websites, and email communications

Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:

• Provide a compelling portfolio of your work for review with your application
• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design
• Knowledge of graphic design software - Canva, Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work with quick project turnaround times
• Excellent eye for detail
• Skill in working and collaborating with personnel at all organizational levels
• Ability to work creatively, both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to communicate ideas visually, orally, and in writing
• Embrace HSDC mission and values
• Must be at least 18 years of age

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to HSDC, Dogs Matter and Dallas Pets Alive!’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional-level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

Dallas Pets Alive champions a world where:

1. Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
2. We treat all living beings as they wish to be treated.

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We will lead with positive intent and foster inclusivity and belonging in all that we do.

DPA! has a zero-tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/