Position Summary
To advance Teach For All's 25-year vision, we are seeking a multi-faceted graphic designer to provide essential capacity and expertise in maintaining Teach For All's visual brand and design. This person will be responsible for executing day-to-day design projects and creating a broad range of materials (digital and physical). They will also play a key role in ensuring brand consistency, supporting staff and collaborators, and contributing to compelling, high‑quality materials that communicate our purpose and connect our network.
Success in this role will mean :
- Delivering compelling and well‑crafted brand materials that resonate with diverse audiences and strengthen our visual identity
- Upholding brand consistency and alignment across all design outputs, maintaining a cohesive and recognizable graphic system
- Taking initiative to ideate and execute high‑quality design projects that reflect creativity, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the organization's mission
About the Team
The Communications and Experiences team exists to enable understanding, learning, and meaningful connection across the Teach For All network and beyond by curating, creating, and communicating products, experiences, and insights that bring to life our shared purpose, vision, and values. Our work cuts across all aspects of events, learning design and resources, platforms and communication channels, brand / design and promotion, video, and storytelling.
This role reports to the Head of Brand and Design and works closely with a circle of other collaborators who focus on brand and design‑related work. They will be the primary designer for the organization, working with close supervision on many projects across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Execution and Management of Design Projects
Styling decks : Creation of new pitch decks and external presentations, and review / refinement of staff‑created decksMaintaining and improving core materials (managing periodic updates and the creation of new materials in a variety of editorial layouts and formats)Designing reports, documents, etc. for various audiencesDesign all physical branded materials (swag, signage, gift items)Design all digital assets for external promotion and social mediaProvide design support for video assetsCreate templates, one‑off designs, and custom assets / graphics for emails / mass mailingsCreation of infographics and other visuals to convey complex informationAll other design needs as they ariseDesign Conceptualization and Development
Establish distinct identity for key in‑person and virtual events or launches and design all related assetsDevelop visual identity for campaigns, including co‑branding with other organizations or network partners when requiredDesign new pages and features for Teach For All sites and revise the design of existing pages as neededDesign and theme custom event websites (using third‑party client)Contribute to establishing new visual identity and brand guidance for emerging organizations or initiativesMaintaining Brand Systems and Libraries
Support the creation and upkeep of all templates and guidance in line with our established brand identityTrain and support staff to leverage templates and other brand resources and provide feedback on staff‑created materialsMaintain an organized library of design projects, assets and work filesResearch and test new tools for optimizing systemsQualifications
At least 5 years of experience in a design role working across diverse mediums (including but not limited to pitch decks, social media graphics, documents and reports, logos / visual identities, event collateral, web and digital design, etc.)Technical skills required include : proficiency with Adobe Creative suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Google / Office (docs + slides), Canva, web design (ideally familiarity with Drupal plus CSS, HTML, UX principles). Familiarity with mass mailing platforms and other digital tools preferredGeneral knowledge of graphic design principles, typography, photo retouching (other areas of expertise also welcome)Degree in art / design or equivalent training and work experienceCreative thinking skillsFamiliarity with current digital and social media landscape as well as the broader design landscapeExperience with working collaboratively and building relationships across teams and with external consultants, with the ability to be kind, flexible, and adaptive in a dynamic work environment, while maintaining a very high bar for qualityStrong organizational skills – balancing multiple projects and stakeholders across time zonesAbility to effectively synthesize and accommodate feedback from multiple stakeholdersStrong sense of ownership and ability to operate in a dynamic, evolving, and entrepreneurial environment. Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to work with ambiguity and resource constraints, and build and exercise judgement in nuanced and complex situationsStrong storytelling skills—able to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly to diverse audiencesSensitivity to diversity in backgrounds and beliefs (e.g., racial, cultural, socioeconomic, political, etc.)Deeply committed to the mission, vision, and values of Teach For AllProfessional fluency in English is required (written, spoken, and reading)What Teach For All Offers
Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued, and have an impact on our organization's progressProfessional and personal development experiences and ample opportunities to make a positive impact on the work of Teach For All and beyondComprehensive benefits package designed for your well‑being and work‑life needsGenerous time off and flexible work arrangementsAnd much more!Application Instructions
If this opportunity sounds like an ideal next step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one‑page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize your motivations for applying and how your skills and experience align with this opportunity. We also request that you include a link to a portfolio. We look forward to learning more about you!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
Work Authorization
This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, or support for work permits or residency applications. To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization in the country of hire at the time of application.
Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Travel and Hours
All work is delivered virtually. Minimal travel may be required, potentially one time per year. Given that we work across different time zones, some flexibility for early or later calls is expected.
About Teach For All
Teach For All is a global network of over 60 independent, locally led organizations and a global organization united by a commitment to developing collective leadership to ensure all children can fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising leaders to teach in their nations' under‑resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, towards a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. Teach For All's global organization works to increase the network's impact by supporting the development of new organizations; fostering network connectivity and learning; providing coaching and consulting; and enabling access to global resources for the benefit of the network.
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