Graphic Designer

About Us:

The Alexander Review is an emerging literary publication dedicated to showcasing diverse voices, creative perspectives, and thoughtful discourse.

We are a volunteer-driven, remote team working across different time zones to publish curated issues, support writers, and expand our reach within the literary and creative space.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Volunteer Graphic Designer to support our visual branding and content creation efforts. This role is ideal for someone with 1 or more years of graphic design experience who is passionate about storytelling, branding, and creating engaging visual content. The selected volunteer will play a key role in establishing and strengthening our visual identity while supporting ongoing design initiatives across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a logo that reflects our mission, values, and visual identity.
• Create branding assets and visual design elements for use across digital platforms.
• Design graphics for social media, newsletters, website content, and promotional materials.
• Help establish a cohesive visual identity and branding guidelines.
• Collaborate with team members to translate ideas into compelling visual content.
• Maintain consistency across all visual materials and brand assets.
• Support publication launches, campaigns, events, and special projects through creative design work.
• Organize and maintain design files for future use and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of graphic design experience (professional, freelance, volunteer, or academic).
• Experience creating logos, brand identities, or visual design projects.
• Portfolio showcasing graphic design, branding, logo design, or visual identity work.
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar design tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, branding, color theory, and visual communication principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and creativity.
• Ability to manage time independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in literature, publishing, nonprofit organizations, or creative communities is a plus.

Additional Details:

This is a volunteer position requiring approximately 2 hours per week. The role is fully remote with a flexible schedule and communication primarily through Slack.

A minimum commitment of 3 months is preferred; however, volunteers who are available for a 6-month commitment are encouraged to apply.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience, portfolio-building projects, creative ownership, and the chance to help shape the visual identity of a growing nonprofit publication dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and creative expression.