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Role Title: Visual/Graphic Designer

Contract Type: Regular

Workstyle Arrangement: Hybrid 

Reporting To: Director, Creative

Department: Communications

Location: Mexico City, Bogota, and Rio de Janeiro

Team Name: Creative

All applications must include a resume, a link to a portfolio, and a cover letter. In your cover letter, tell us why you are interested in this role at the Open Society Foundations and how your design experience and values connect to our mission of advancing justice, equity, and human rights.

Role purpose: 

The Visual/Graphic Designer brings strong creative vision and technical execution to design and multimedia projects across web, mobile, social media, and print. The ideal candidate is fluent in the language of design systems, passionate about visual storytelling for advocacy, and excited to contribute to work that advances justice, human rights, and open societies.

Key responsibilities: 

• Design and deliver compelling creative for websites, social media, print materials, data visualizations, video narratives, and interactive applications.

• Lead the visual design and front-end execution of digital storytelling projects--ranging from standalone microsites and data tools to motion graphics and animations. 

• Collaborate closely with developers, writers, and campaigners to create wireframes, mock-ups, storyboards, and prototypes that clearly communicate design intent and user interaction.

• Uphold and evolve Open Society’s visual identity across all mediums, supporting both internal teams and external vendors to produce on-brand, high-quality creative work.

• Manage and maintain identity guidelines, visual style libraries, and design systems to support consistent and effective visual communication. 

• Source, edit, and produce visual content using photography and video to support campaign goals and brand messaging.

• Review and guide work from design contractors, consultants, and agency partners to maintain visual and strategic alignment.

• Participate in creative brainstorming, campaign development, and communications planning alongside a multidisciplinary digital team.

The ideal candidate

• Substantial experience in visual design, with a portfolio that includes both static and interactive work.

• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion/video tools like After Effects or Premiere. 

• Experience designing for: web and mobile platforms, with a basic understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.

• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and experience collaborating on interactive or data-driven products.

• Comfort managing brand systems and working with design partners or vendors.

• Excellent visual communication skills with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals.

• Commitment to social justice, equity, and human rights. 

Travel

• Travel is required. Travel frequency depends on the role requirements.

Language

• Fluency in English and the local language of the office location.

What we offer

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts. 

• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including: 

• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements. 

• Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required). 

• Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance. 

• Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more. 

• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact. 

Description of the organization 

Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems. 

Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.

Additional information 

Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics. 

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. 

Competitive rates of pay apply.

Open Society Foundations is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and to building a diverse staff that reflects the movements, issues and communities that our mission serves. Candidates from all underrepresented backgrounds, identities and communities are encouraged to apply.   

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

Saïd Business School is entering an exciting new chapter. As we prepare to celebrate our 30th anniversary and deliver an ambitious new five-year strategy, we are expanding our Development and Alumni team and seeking two exceptional Senior Philanthropy Officers to help drive a transformational step change in philanthropic support. Working closely with senior academics, School leadership, alumni and supporters, you will build meaningful relationships with philanthropists whose generosity can help tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges through business, entrepreneurship, innovation and social impact.

You will manage a portfolio of high-potential prospects, developing tailored engagement strategies that connect donors' passions with Oxford Saïd's strategic priorities. From identifying opportunities and cultivating relationships through to securing significant gifts and delivering outstanding stewardship, you will play a leading role in growing philanthropic income and impact across the School.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and selected philanthropic organisations.
• Securing gifts typically ranging from £50,000 to £1 million+.
• Building trusted relationships with senior academics, School leadership, alumni volunteers and University colleagues.
• Translating world-class academic research and thought leadership into inspiring donor propositions.
• Supporting cultivation events, donor visits and stewardship activities that deepen engagement and demonstrate impact.

You will be an experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts and building successful donor relationships within complex organisations. You will have experience engaging high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic organisations, consistently achieving ambitious income targets and managing prospects through the full fundraising cycle. Additionally, you will possess the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling philanthropic opportunities. A strong understanding of fundraising best practice, ethics and data governance is essential, alongside experience using fundraising CRM systems.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 August 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.