Associate Digital Designer

The HEART of a missionary – a passion for growing in your relationship with Christ and helping others know and follow Him

The MIND of a businessperson – skills in management, finance, accounting, systems, communication, etc.

The SOUL of a development worker – the mentality of equipping people to help themselves

The associate digital designer, as a member of HOPE’s digital team, supports the marketing department by producing visual content for web, email, presentations, and other digital channels. Working closely with the graphic design and digital teams, this role helps execute screen-based design across a range of marketing initiatives – from campaign assets and email graphics to web page design and CMS updates.

This role is an opportunity to grow as a designer within a creative, mission-driven team, contributing meaningfully to HOPE’s efforts to proclaim Christ and alleviate poverty. HOPE values creativity and innovation, and this person will have room to bring fresh ideas within our established brand standards and team workflows.

Location: Lancaster, PA

Level: Professional

Salary range: $22.59/hour - $24.52/hour

Type: Full-time

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Senior Digital Design Manager

• The associate digital designer will promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International through the high-quality execution of visual communication tools.
• Screen & Digital Design
• Create graphics for HOPE’s website, email campaigns, digital advertising, social media, and other screen-based materials in alignment with brand standards.
• Design and update web graphics, banners, landing page assets, and other digital content under direction from the digital design team.
• Apply consistent use of typography, color, and imagery to maintain visual brand integrity across all screen-based outputs.
• Design and format PowerPoint presentations for donor events, leadership communications, and internal meetings.
• Support page design and asset updates in Expression Engine (HOPE’s content management system), placing and formatting visual elements while maintaining visual consistency across web pages.
• Assist with email design and production, supporting visually engaging communications for donor, partner, and organizational audiences.
• Incorporate AI tools into design workflows to work efficiently and expand creative output, exercising judgment to ensure quality and brand alignment in all AI-assisted work.
• Utilize Asana to manage and communicate on design requests, tracking project deadlines and priorities to ensure timely delivery of planned and requested materials.
• Work closely with the graphic design, digital, and marketing strategy teams, serving as a collaborative partner on screen-focused projects and helping ensure design work supports broader marketing goals.
• Grow in familiarity with HOPE's design systems, tech tools, and workflows, building toward greater independence and ownership over time.
• Maintain organized design asset libraries and assist with file management to support team efficiency.
• Support photo and video asset management workflows, including uploading and categorizing files and assisting with photo and video editing as skills and bandwidth allow.

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
• A degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or relevant experience
• Excellent visual communication skills; understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating visual communication ability across screen-based formats
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop and Illustrator required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs – Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Basic familiarity with HTML and CSS; understanding of how designs translate to the web
• Experience with a content management system (CMS); willingness to learn Expression Engine
• Familiarity with HTML email design and/or email service platforms (such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud) a plus
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to balance multiple demands and deadlines with composure
• 1+ years of professional design experience preferred
• Experience using AI tools in a design workflow; ability to apply AI-assisted output with sound judgment and brand awareness
• Experience with photo editing (Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop) a plus
• Basic animation or motion graphics skills a plus
• Knowledge of modern web design standards, best practices, and UI/UX design principles a plus

At HOPE International, we invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.