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DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

SALARY: $79,000 - $85,000

FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Communications

LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington, D.C

REPORTS TO: Multimedia Director

NUMBER OF DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS: 0

LAST REVISED: May 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Multimedia Director this role will create graphic designs, choose and procure photos, assist with proofing and revisions, oversee pre-print process and bidding, work with printers and other vendors to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of Defenders’ design deliverables. Take charge of production and printing process to ensure timely and on-budget designs. Assure that all Defenders designs maintain high standards consistent with Defenders’ branding standards and guidelines and play an integral role in rebranding. Capture, edit, and organize photos of events, wildlife, wild places, and staff. Uphold organizational standards for accurate, human-captured images of wildlife and wild landscapes, photo researching, editing, rights-negotiating, multimedia organization, and managing PhotoShelter, our cloud-based database of images for organization-wide use. Create motion graphics and animations for specific projects and as visual storytelling support for organizational campaigns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible positions in design and production, print, photography, motion graphics, and animation preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders

https://defenders.org/knowledge-skills-and-abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Graphic Designer

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Activities

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.

O

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

O

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

C

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

O

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.

O

Communicating with others to exchange information.

C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

C

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

O

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Low temperatures.

O

High temperatures.

O

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

O

Noisy environments.

O

Hazardous conditions.

O

Poor ventilation.

O

Small and/or enclosed spaces.

O

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

C

Physical Demands

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

X

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Visit www.defenders.org to apply.

All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please be advised this position is union-eligible. This position is part of a union bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2.