At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Senior Graphic Designer plays a key role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of the organization across all platforms. Working closely with the Creative Brand Manager, this role is responsible for conceptualizing and executing compelling design solutions that support brand consistency, donor engagement, program awareness and mission-driven campaigns.

• Lead the visual execution of multi-channel design projects from concept to delivery across branding, digital, social, print, presentations and experiential
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, project managers and account teams to build client-ready campaigns and collateral
• Manage multiple program brands and projects simultaneously, while maintaining creative integrity and attention to detail
• Present work internally and to programs, confidently articulating design decisions and concepts
• Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers, interns or freelancers
• Uphold and evolve brand guidelines across various client identities, ensuring visual consistency
• Maintain awareness of current design trends, competitor work and industry tools to inform and inspire new ideas
• Contribute to new business pitches with mockups, branding and presentation design support

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of professional design experience, including three (3) years in a creative or advertising agency
• A robust portfolio showcasing a mix of branding, campaign work, digital experiences and print across various industries
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma and Canva
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color and visual hierarchy
• Experience designing for paid and organic social, email marketing, landing pages, decks and event materials
• Ability to interpret creative briefs, apply strategic thinking and iterate based on feedback
• Strong time management, organizational and client-facing communication skills
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines with evolving priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field
• Motion graphics and video editing skills (After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Experience working on cross-functional teams, including strategists, media planners and UX/UI designers
• Knowledge of print production processes and vendor management
• Familiarity with project management platforms (Asana, Trello, Monday.com)

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more  
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position may have exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.