Graphic Designer - Contractor

Position

Hire Heroes USA is seeking an experienced and creative Graphic Designer to assist in designing high-quality digital templates, marketing collateral, and various graphic design components for our key revenue-generating departments. This contractor will play a vital role in supporting our Corporate Partnerships, Individual Giving, and Grants teams by creating visual assets that drive brand awareness, engagement, and revenue growth.

*This is a contract, remote position* 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a wide range of digital assets, including but not limited to:
  • Event materials (flyers, banners, social media graphics, etc.)
  • Email marketing templates
  • Presentation templates for corporate sponsors and key stakeholders
  • Marketing collateral for key events (Virtual Career Fair, Gala, etc.)
  • Infographics and visual content for donor engagement and corporate partnerships
  • Branded digital templates for internal and external communications
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Communications (MarCom) team to ensure design consistency with brand guidelines and visual identity
• Create tailored visual assets that meet the specific goals of our Corporate Partnerships, Individual Giving, and Grants departments, driving lead generation and engagement
• Work with additional departments to conceptualize and design materials that align with revenue-generating objectives
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and optimize design assets
• Ensure all design projects are delivered on time, meeting established deadlines
• This role will report to the Marketing Project Manager

Desired Skills & Qualifications 

• Proven experience as a graphic designer, preferably with experience in marketing, advertising, or brand design
• 4-5+ years of relevant experience in marketing, with a preference for experience in marketing to corporate partners, funders, donors, and event marketing
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital design, including templates, marketing collateral, and event materials
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar software
• Understanding of brand identity and the ability to work within established brand guidelines
• Ability to balance creativity with strategic goals and objectives, particularly for revenue-generating initiatives
• Strong attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders, including Marketing, Development, and Corporate Partnerships.

All applicants must upload both a cover letter and resume.

About this Company:

MISSION
Hire Heroes USA empowers US military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Hire Heroes' services are provided at no cost to clients.

VISION
Be the Nation’s preferred veteran employment service organization through a relentless focus on personalized career coaching that improves clients’ quality of life and strengthens the US economy.

CORE VALUES
Integrity, Passion, Effectiveness and Collaboration

Hire Heroes USA empowers service members, veterans and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. As the nation’s leading veteran employment organization, Hire Heroes USA offers personalized one-on-one coaching, professionally revised resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs and more, to tens of thousands of job-seeking veterans annually. We are their partner in success.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hire Heroes USA has built a national reputation of excellence. Prioritizing transparency, Hire Heroes USA earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal. Funded exclusively through public donations and private grants, we provide our services at no cost to clients.

For more information about our mission, our services and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employer, donor or volunteer, please visit our website.

Hire Heroes USA is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, domestic violence victim status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected factor. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, training, leaves of absence and termination. Sexual harassment or harassment based on other protected group status, as defined by law is also prohibited.