Graphic Designer

Overview

The Navy League of the United States is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to take charge of the design, layout, and production of SEAPOWER magazine as well as diverse marketing, communication, and event-related materials across the organization. This position significantly contributes to creating visually striking print and digital assets that promote the Navy League's mission, events, programs, and publications.

Under the supervision of the Editor in Chief and in collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and other teams, the candidate will oversee creative projects from initial concept to final production, ensuring brand consistency throughout. This role requires a capable designer with proven experience in publication layouts, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects under tight deadlines.

This role also includes managing and mentoring a Junior Graphic Designer by offering training, assigning tasks, and supporting professional growth. Together, they will form a cohesive creative team delivering scalable design support, redundancy, and cross-training to meet the Navy League's expanding marketing and communications requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Editor in Chief on designing and producing SEAPOWER magazine, issued ten times annually including the Seapower Almanac.
• Develop and preserve all corporate branding elements including sub-brands for special programs and events such as Sea Air Space, National Convention, Navy Ball, and The Center for Maritime Strategy.
• Create website visuals including hero banners, event-specific page components, and advertisements for all Navy League digital platforms.
• Work alongside the Marketing Director to design social media campaign visuals for Navy League, SEAPOWER, CMS, and Sea-Air-Space properties.
• Design strategic membership and event promotional materials tailored for Navy League councils.
• Produce brochures, flyers, fact sheets, advertisements, presentations, infographics, commemorative coins, and promotional items.
• Generate visual content supporting membership growth, development, advocacy, marketing, and communication efforts.
• Assist in updating and enforcing the organization’s Brand Guide and visual identity policies.
• Ensure creative outputs consistently meet brand standards and guidelines.
• Offer advice regarding brand application and visual consistency.
• Handle multiple design projects simultaneously, maintaining deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Liaise with external vendors, print houses, photographers, and contractors as necessary.
• Engage in creative brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas aligned with organizational aims.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in graphic design.
• Proven ability to design and layout magazines, newsletters, or other multi-page print publications.
• Skilled in both print and digital marketing material creation.
• Experience working effectively in environments with multiple overlapping deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Capable of preparing production-ready print files and managing publication processes.
• Familiarity with website design basics and digital asset production.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and presentation design tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, branding, and narrative visual design.