| Marketing Designer | Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Hybrid) | Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM | Pay: Starting at $61,685 - $65,300 annually 

United Way of Connecticut is seeking an experienced Marketing Designer to join our PDC team. In this role, you will create engaging digital and print materials that elevate the United Way of Connecticut brand, strengthen community outreach and support programs that connect Connecticut residents with essential resources.

From presentations, brochures and social media graphics to websites, videos, infographics and annual reports, your creativity will help bring our mission to life and ensure our message reaches the people and communities we serve.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Creative Impact – Use your design expertise to support programs and initiatives that make a meaningful difference throughout Connecticut. 
• Hybrid Flexibility – Enjoy a flexible schedule with four remote workdays and one in-office day each week. 
• Creative Variety – Design across multiple formats, including print, digital, web, video, animation, presentations and social media. 
• Collaborative  EnvironmentCollaborative Environment
• Mission-Driven Work – Use your creativity to advance United Way of Connecticut’s mission and strengthen connections across our communities. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop unique, stand-out creative content using still graphics, video and animation, including GIFs. 
• Lead the design   and development of digital and print materials, including brochures, displays, presentations, annual reports, posters, booklets, newsletters, email graphics, infographics, social media content and more. 
• Design interactive landing pages, maintain United Way of Connecticut websites and regularly update web content. 
• Create and publish content across social media platforms and support the development and promotion of digital advertising campaigns. 
• Lead the production and editing of in-house video content. 
• Collaborate with external vendors on outsourced video and creative projects to ensure high-quality, brand-compliant results. 
• Track and test the performance and responsiveness of marketing assets across websites, email campaigns, newsletters, social media platforms and landing pages. 
• Help maintain consistent branding and messaging across all communication channels. 
• Oversee the production and distribution of printed marketing materials. 
• Manage and prioritize multiple creative projects from initial concept through final delivery. 
• Manage relationships, timelines and deliverables with external marketing contractors. 
• Coordinate marketing deliverables for contractual and grant-funded projects while meeting required timelines, specifications and budget expectations. 
• Collaborate with internal departments to creatively support marketing, communication and outreach goals. 

A Day in the Life

• You may begin your day designing an infographic that makes complex information easier for the community to understand. 
• You’ll collaborate with an internal department to transform a new initiative into engaging marketing materials. 
• You may update website content, create social media graphics or design an interactive landing page. 
• You’ll balance multiple projects while ensuring deadlines, brand standards and quality expectations are met. 
• You may edit a video, prepare materials for print or work with an external vendor to bring a creative concept to life. 
• No two days are exactly the same, and your creativity will help shape how United Way of Connecticut connects with the community. 

We’ve Got You Covered

• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment. 
• Opportunities to contribute creative ideas and influence projects from concept through completion. 
• A flexible hybrid work schedule. 
• The opportunity to work across a wide range of creative platforms and formats. 
• Meaningful projects that support programs serving individuals and families throughout Connecticut. 
• A supportive workplace that values creativity, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and professional growth. 

Schedule & Environment

• Full-Time: 40 hours per week. 
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. 
• Hybrid Schedule: Four remote workdays and one in-office day each week, typically Tuesday. 
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under tight deadlines. 
• Occasional travel to vendors, suppliers or external meetings may be required. 

Perks & Benefits

• Starting salary of $61,685 - $65,300 annually. 
• An outright 5% 401(k) contribution. 
• Paid time off accrued throughout the calendar year. 
• 13 paid holidays per year. 
• Generous health benefits, including 80% coverage of medical plan premiums and deductibles.      
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment. 
• Employment at United Way of Connecticut may count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 
• A supportive, inclusive and mission-driven workplace. 

Who Thrives Here?

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, video production and editing or a related field. 
• Five or more years of experience working in marketing, graphic design, communications or a similar creative field. 
• Three or more years of experience working in a nonprofit environment. 
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Experience with web-authoring software and website content management. 
• Experience developing content for social media platforms, engaging audiences across multiple channels, analyzing campaign performance and staying current with emerging social media trends. 
• Working  knowledge of HTML and CSS. 
• Strong      understanding of layout principles, visual storytelling and design concepts. 
• Experience creating and editing video content. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and deliverables simultaneously. 
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback while building positive working relationships across departments. 
• Strong creative and critical-thinking skills with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to use sound judgment, logic and problem-solving skills in day-to-day work. 
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and visually. 
• Strong customer focus and the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, adaptability and agility when managing projects and changing priorities. 
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through a racial equity lens. 
• Strong business acumen, professional integrity and a passion for achieving meaningful results. 
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license, current registration and insurance, and reliable transportation for occasional business-related travel. 

Ready to use your creativity to make a difference?

Join United Way of Connecticut and help bring our mission to life through meaningful, innovative and impactful design.

Apply today and help us build a stronger, more connected Connecticut, one creative idea at a time.

United Way of Connecticut, Inc. endeavors to make www.ctunitedway.org accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact (860) 571-7500. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We unequivocally denounce racism and ethnic discrimination in all forms, and we remain committed to building a future of greater opportunity and true equity for all people living in our communities. We act by tackling the structural barriers to equity from past and present systemic racism that have impeded the health, safety and wellbeing of traditionally marginalized people. Connecticut United Ways will continue to work with residents across all communities to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.