Graphic Designers
General Information




Description
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic volunteers to contribute their graphic design and creative skills to a variety of meaningful projects. This role directly supports Dzokden’s by developing visually engaging materials that promote Rinpoche’s teachings, programs, and community outreach. The Graphic Designer will work collaboratively with other dedicated volunteers across our marketing, publishing, social media, and other teams to ensure consistent and impactful visual communication.
Responsibilities
Develop a range of visual materials required for a project including
- Social media graphics (posts, stories, banners, profile pictures)
- Website graphics (banners, icons, images)
- Marketing materials (flyers, brochures, posters, postcards)
- Digital assets for email campaigns
- Layout and design for newsletters, program guides, and other publications (under the guidance of the publishing team)
- Infographics and visual representations of data
- Branding elements and templates as needed
Work closely and effectively with volunteers from various teams (marketing, social media, publishing, etc.) to understand project needs, timelines, and brand guidelines.
- Ensure all designs adhere to the organization’s established brand identity, including logo usage, color palettes, typography, and overall visual style.
- Contribute creative ideas and concepts for visual communication that effectively convey the organization’s message and resonate with its target audience.
- Organize and maintain design files in a clear and accessible manner.
Skills & Qualifications
Graphic Design
- Proven experience in graphic design, with a portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects (digital and print).
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other relevant design tools.
- Strong understanding of design principles (layout, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy).
- Excellent visual communication skills and attention to detail; communicate effectively and proactively regarding project progress, timelines, and any potential challenges.
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; diligence; able to work through obstacles and challenges.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with the review team, staff members and/or volunteers to fully support the project.
- Flexibility and patience to adapt to changing requirements; be open to receiving and incorporating constructive feedback from team members.
- Ability to use Google Workspace, Drive and Slack.
Why This Role Is Important
This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra. Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart. The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment. You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities. This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.