Graphic Designer

Title: Graphic Designer

Herndon, Virginia

Marketing

Full Time

2713

Job Description

Overview

Northwest Federal Credit Union is seeking a creative, strategic, and collaborative Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. This individual will be responsible for developing compelling visual communications across a variety of platforms including print, web, and social media. The designer will help bring NWFCU's brand to life through design solutions that drive engagement, support business objectives, and connect with members in meaningful ways.

This role requires a versatile and skilled creative who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about storytelling through both static and dynamic formats.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials including brochures, flyers, ads, infographics, signage, and more
• Produce high-quality visuals for websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social media platforms, and digital screens
• Design branded signage and display graphics for events, branches, and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments (e.g., Foundation, HR, Retail, Lending) to deliver on-brand creative support for diverse initiatives
• Maintain and evolve the NWFCU brand identity, ensuring creative consistency across all touchpoints
• Create branded templates for PowerPoint presentations, electronic forms, and internal documentation
• Organize and maintain a digital asset library for all creative files, videos, and photography
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for creative campaigns and marketing initiatives
• Stay current on design trends, industry tools, and emerging technologies
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Photograph and capture video footage at events or branch locations as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• BA/BS degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in both print and digital design; demonstrated experience with multimedia production
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro or After Effects)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Portfolio of design work is required for consideration
• Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely
• Must be able to work the hours of M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Preferred 

• Photography and photo editing experience 

Additional Compensation

Northwest Federal offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program, which includes medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid volunteer time, parental leave, company paid disability and life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with up to 7% employer match.

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.