Graphic Designer at Child Care Aware of America

Job Description

Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) is the only national organization that supports every part of the child care system. In partnership with an on-the-ground network of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) organizations, we work in states and communities to advance high-quality, affordable child care—transforming a patchwork of resources into a system that works for everyone. Together, we make child care strong—and that makes everyone stronger. CCAoA is committed to recruiting and retaining a dynamic workforce to help build a child care system that serves all children and families. Join us in ensuring that every family has access to high-quality, affordable child care.

The Graphic Designer serves as CCAoA’s principal visual storyteller, creating compelling and high-quality designs that amplify the voice of child care across membership, events, research, products, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. This role requires a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment—someone who can manage several deliverables simultaneously, take direction quickly and correctly, and move from concept to execution while maintaining brand integrity. The Graphic Designer must be flexible, highly responsive to feedback, and able to absorb and apply brand guidelines across all design products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, including digital ads, multimedia, social media assets, print collateral, and branding projects. The candidate must also have a strong affinity for dynamic data visualization, especially using Flourish, with the ability to translate raw data into clear, visually appealing, and accurate charts, tables, graphics, and infographics. The candidate must be comfortable iterating based on feedback, refining their work efficiently until the final product meets both stakeholder expectations and CCAoA’s brand standards.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Child Care Aware of America, we believe that a happy, healthy team is the foundation of our success. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance:

Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy and thriving. Flexible Spending Account options for Health and Dependent Care too!
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, school events leave and personal leave to recharge and pursue your passions.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Whether the position is remote or hybrid, we accommodate your needs to help you achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 403b match program and retirement planning resources.
Child Care Stipend: A monthly subsidy to help cover the cost of child care – including camps and before/after school care.
Community: Our staff regularly plan engaging events to ensure that teams feel connected despite a virtual environment.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

Creative Execution & Brand Alignment
Conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of visual materials, including research reports, one-pagers, white papers, brochures, digital assets, event collateral, and presentations.
Ensure all designs are aligned with the organization’s brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and visual impact across all platforms.
Provide ongoing brand guidance to internal teams and external partners, ensuring adherence to design best practices.
High-Volume, Fast-Turnaround Production
Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and creativity.
Quickly iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Collaboration & Cross-Team Support
Work closely with the Senior Content Manager to develop and maintain production schedules.
Support other departments by creating branded templates for internal and external presentations.
Offer creative input and strategic recommendations to enhance visual storytelling across platforms.
Multimedia & Emerging Trends
Design digital assets for social media, web, and email marketing, with a strong understanding of mobile-friendly and responsive design.
Plan, shoot, and edit videos and podcasts to support campaigns, projects, and educational initiatives.
Stay informed on design trends, new tools, and emerging best practices to continuously elevate the organization’s visual presence.
Vendor & Production Oversight
Work with external vendors (printers, production houses) to ensure cost-effective and efficient execution of design projects.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a professional graphic design role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design work across digital and print.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is required.
Proficiency in Flourish cloud-based data visualization software is strongly desired.
Experience with motion graphics, video editing, and multimedia design is a strong plus.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality.
Experience implementing and maintaining brand guidelines across various platforms.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for design integration.
Comfortable taking feedback and iterating rapidly to meet stakeholder needs.
Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring polished and professional outputs.
Other duties as assigned.

Portfolio including examples of data visualization and/or infographics required—applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Salary Information

The salary range reflected in this job posting is the hiring range for this position within the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Please note that a geographic differential will be applied to the salary for candidates hired from regions with a lower cost of living. This adjustment ensures competitive and equitable compensation based on location.

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Our mission is to advance a child care system that effectively serves all children and families. Joining our efforts provides a powerful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and to advocate for the approximately 1.5 million child care providers in the United States. Join CCAOA to help us realize our vision that every family in the United States has access to a high-quality, affordable child care system.

Please note Child Care Aware of America works in partnership with Talentuition & Infiniti HR throughout the hiring process. Candidates may receive outreach from representatives at Talentuition on behalf of Child Care Aware of America concerning interview scheduling, resume inquiries, and any further information necessary to begin the interview process**

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