HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In this role, you’ll take ownership of our brand identity and product experiences, driving key initiatives such as supporting internal stakeholders and elevating visual communications across the organization. The consistent brand identity and clear visual storytelling you provide will help USGBC stand out and solidify its reputation as an authority in the green building space.
You’ll report to the Art Director and be part of a collaborative global marketing team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. As a member of the design team you will be responsible for driving the visual strategy and brand identity for a global organization with a product presence in over 175 countries worldwide.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of recent client-side experience
• Experience working at a multinational business with a diverse portfolio of products, services and programs
• Must have at least 4 years of professional experience using all three applications—Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Experience using AI tools to support design work and design thinking
• Experience designing and maintaining brand consistency in a global products organization, or a fast-moving start-up, with deep understanding of how to design for various regions

EDUCATION

• Must have a bachelor’s, or master’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related degree in the design field. Please note that software certifications (e.g., Adobe) do not substitute for a design degree.

SKILLS

• Strong conceptual and creative thinking: Ability to ideate innovative design solutions, translate abstract ideas into visual narratives, and bring creative vision to life.
• Strong eye for typography and layout: Excellent typographic skills, including font pairing, hierarchy, and overall page/screen layout. Can create clean, balanced, and visually engaging designs.
• Responsive design and optimization: Understand user experience principles and can design for optimal performance across various devices and screen sizes. Able to prepare assets for efficient delivery.
• Collaborative project management: Skills in juggling multiple design projects from start to finish, incorporating feedback, hitting deadlines, and working effectively with cross-functional teams.

ABOUT US

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED, WELL, EDGE, PEER, PERFORM, SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and IREE.
We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.

WHY JOIN US

At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:

• A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
• Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
• A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts
• We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.

• Create engaging digital designs: Develop high-impact visual assets for web, social media, email, and other digital channels. Ensure designs are optimized for various platforms and screen sizes.
• Environmental design and event support: Ability to apply branding and design concepts across various environmental touchpoints, creating cohesive event experiences.
• Develop logo designs and provide brand strategy: Understand how to conduct research, analyze a brand’s landscape, and distill a company’s core essence into a cohesive visual language. Develop logo designs that are memorable, scalable, and instantly recognizable, and ensure our brands can build lasting equity.
• Support social media content: Design on-brand social media graphics, videos, and other visual elements. Collaborate with the communications team to create content that resonates with the target audience.
• Design internal presentation templates: Craft visually appealing and consistent presentation templates for use across the organization. Ensure templates adhere to brand guidelines and promote clear, professional communication.
• Layout reports and publications: Design the layout and formatting for reports, white papers, case studies, and other multi-page documents. Incorporate effective data visualization techniques and maintain brand integrity.
• Research design trends and collaborate: Stay up-to-date on current design trends and best practices. Work cross-functionally with product, membership, events and other teams to develop innovative visual solutions that support broader business goals and maintain brand consistency.