Experienced Graphic Designer Needed for San Francisco Non-Profit

About United Way Bay Area
United Way Bay Area (UWBA) mobilizes the San Francisco Bay Area to dismantle the root causes of poverty and build equitable pathways to prosperity. UWBA brings together partners from the nonprofit, business, and government sectors to address Bay Area poverty. We partner across sectors, develop solutions, capture the data we need, and use those insights to support public policy and create research-backed community initiatives. These initiatives include:
•    Housing Justice: Improve access to stable, affordable housing and homelessness prevention.
•    Employment & Career Opportunities: Build systems and pathways to career and employment opportunities.
•    Financial Stability: Help families increase income and savings on their way to financial stability.
•    Basic Needs: Ensure access to basic needs like food, housing, and legal services.
United Way Bay Area (UWBA) is leading a network of corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and individuals to create lasting change for Bay Area residents and families. With a history that spans over 100 years and programs that tackle the issue of local poverty from every angle, UWBA is uniquely positioned to mobilize and motivate all sectors of the community toward the vision of ending the cycle of poverty.
Job Overview
We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative Graphic Designer to join our team as a part-time contractor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating compelling visual content across a variety of channels, including digital, print, and social media. You will bring ideas to life through design, ensuring brand consistency while innovating to engage and inspire our audiences.
You will be collaborating with a team based in the United States, so exceptional English skills, verbal and written are required.  Score requirements for this role among the most common proficiency tests are the following:

•    CEFR: Minimum score C1
•    IELTS: Band 8
•    toefl: 95 or higher
•    ef set: 65 or higher
•    cambridge english: 190 or higher
you must be available 20 hours per week for this role and dedicated during that time with no other conflicts.  Required hours are 9 am – 1 pm pst (san francisco).  Payment will be made via international wire every two weeks.  The half-time (20 hours per week) payment is $600 per month paid in $US.
Key Responsibilities
•    Design and produce graphics, layouts, and visual assets for digital and print, including websites, email campaigns, social media, video, presentations, signage, reports, and marketing materials
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, development and community impact) to understand project goals and deliver impactful visuals
•    Translate concepts into visually appealing and brand-aligned designs
•    Manage multiple projects and deadlines using project management tool, while maintaining high quality and attention to detail
•    Contribute to and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints
•    Manage assets in internal DAM system including organization, tagging and permissions
•    Source and edit photography, illustrations, and other design elements
•    Prepare files for production and work with vendors as needed for print and digital output
•    Stay updated on design trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh ideas and perspectives
Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree
•    2–5 years of professional design experience (agency or in-house preferred)
•    Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant tools (e.g., Figma, Canva, PowerPoint, etc.)
•    Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects across formats and platforms
•    Excellent typography, layout, and color theory skills
•    Understanding of digital formats, including web and social media specifications
•    Ability to take feedback, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•    Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing, or web design (a plus)

Preferred Skills
•    Experience with animation or motion design (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
•    Basic html/css or familiarity with web design platforms (e.g., WordPress, Webflow)
•    Photography and photo editing skills
•    Experience working within nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organizations