
InternationalJustice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence.9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% forvery largepopulations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Creative Associate, Graphic Design to serve as a junior creative partner across the Global marketing department and wider. This role will support discovery sessions,assistin creative strategies andconceptsand deliver creative excellence at all levels on the Campaigns and Creative team. The ideal candidate has some agency or in-house creative experience and, more importantly, brings an ever-optimistic, can-do, team-focused attitude toleveragecreative leadership for global impact.
This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) iflocatedin the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Global Director, Campaigns & Creativeand is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.
Support creative and visual concept development that align with IJM’s Global Marketing Strategy;
Work with the Creative team and Capability leadership to develop design assets for IJM stakeholders, including communicating design choices and strategies to creative leaders as needed;
Keepup-to-dateon print, digital and social design trends as well as learn any new tools/programs for creative work;
The Creative Associateis responsible forsending work for revisions, implementing feedback fromappropriate stakeholders, andfinalizingdesigns;
Ability to collaborate with multiple creatives, teams and external contractors whilemaintaininggood relations;
Support the development of strategic, insight-driven creative content that communicates our mission, personality, and value proposition in partnership will Global Marketing Capabilities;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support creative strategy and brand creative direction for a variety of experiences, including campaign, digital,contentand experiential;
Create a range of print materials and digital experiences to communicate IJM’s work to ouraudiences Print materials range from flyers, posters, magazines, photocards, envelopes, large-scale graphics, merchandise, illustration, etc. Digital experiences include social media (organic and paid), landing pages, and giving forms;
Usesappropriate channels(Teamwork, MS Teams, in-person meetings, emails) to communicate and follow up with collaborators;
The Creative Associateis responsible forprotecting their time and vocalizing any risks or foreseeable changes during projects to the Creative Operations Manager and relevant stakeholders;
In collaboration with the Creative Leads, the Creative Associate can work on conceptualizing the visual brand for an event;
Create materials for events such as merchandise, large scale graphics, design for large format screens, event guides, digital event advertisements,etc;
Participation in IJM’s community of spiritual formation
2+ years of agency or in-house experience as a graphic designer;
BA/BS degree in Graphic Design, or other relevant art degree;
Branding and Digital creative experience
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible,collaborativeand eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Upload Resume, CoverLetter& Statement of Faith* in one PDF document
*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter orsubmittedas a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at23 days
12 holidays (plusearly releasethe day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidateselectionis based on technical competence, recruitment,selectionand hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’svaluecongruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM,we’recommitted to building a diverse workforce through fair andequitableemployment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, maritalstatusor political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, wetruly believethat the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.That’swhy we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
IJMrequiresa background check, policeclearanceand thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

International Justice Mission(IJM) is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. We have an expansive network of partners and work with local authorities in 18 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power. IJM works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, strengthen public justice systems and scale the demand for sustainable protection.