Posted 5mo ago

UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Graphic Designer

@ Blockchain Climate Institute
New York or United States
RemoteVolunteer
Responsibilities:Design branded graphics, Turn briefs into visuals, Collaborate with leadership
Requirements Summary:Strong portfolio in visual design; nonprofit/policy design experience; ability to translate complex topics into visuals; accessibility; detail oriented; collaborative.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva Pro, WordPress, Wix, Trello
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Job Description

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title: Graphic Designer

Position Type: Volunteer (unpaid)

Location: Remote

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager 

Works closely with: Web Designers, Social Media Director, Editorial Team, PR Officers 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Graphic Designer with sharp instincts, fast turnaround capabilities, and a strong understanding of visual communication. This role is responsible for producing consistent, on-brand graphics across platforms — including social media, digital campaigns, publications, and live events. 

You’ll be embedded within the Communications Branch, collaborating closely with the Social Media Director and Web Designers to support ongoing storytelling and campaign needs. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of layout, branding, and typography, and can take both direction and initiative. 

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Design branded graphics for digital and print: social posts, reports, decks, website banners, and event assets 
     
  • Turn written or verbal briefs into visually clear, compelling outputs 
     
  • Collaborate with the Social Media Director to deliver timely platform-specific visuals 
     
  • Support the Web Design team with visual assets for new modules, pages, or microsites 
     
  • Create infographics and data visualisations for reports and thought leadership 
     
  • Maintain brand consistency across all content in accordance with the BCI brand manual 
     
  • Adapt visuals for different platforms and formats (e.g., accessibility, aspect ratios, languages) 
     
  • Organise and maintain a shared asset library for communications use