Graphic Designer (Remote – U.S.)
Title: Graphic Designer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt + MDF Benefits (PTO, 401(k), Health Insurance)
Reports to: Chief Communications Officer
Job Summary: The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is seeking a detail-driven Graphic Designer to help
tell the story of conservation through compelling digital and print design. You will be responsible
for creating assets that elevate the brand and bring habitat projects to life across ads, email,
social, web, events, and print.
We are looking for a creative who pairs strong visual design (layout, typography, color) with
hands-on production skills and fluency in digital advertising and email design. Experience editing
short-form video (reels/stories) is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Design engaging assets for digital and print: social and display ads, email templates, banner
graphics, trade show/backdrops, flyers, signage, and event collateral.
• Build print-ready files (brochures, pamphlets, mailers) and manage specs/bleeds for commercial
printers.
• Support fundraising and membership campaigns with branded, performance-minded creative.
• Create logos/marks and micro-identities as needed.
• Design email templates and graphic packages for newsletters, welcome/engagement flows, and
fundraising series (Klaviyo, HubSpot, or similar).
• Produce digital ads optimized for Meta & Google placements, mindful of platform best
practices.
• Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints and elevating as needed.
• (Bonus) Edit short-form videos for reels/stories and create ad assets based optimized for
performance (CTR, engagement, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills & Requirements:
• 5+ years professional graphic design experience (agency, in-house, or freelance with strong
portfolio).
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); Premiere Pro/After Effects a
plus.
• Proven experience designing creative for Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads.
• Solid grasp of email design best practices (mobile-first, hierarchy, accessibility).
• Excellent layout, color, and typography skills; meticulous file organization and
naming.
• Confident preparing files for commercial print (pre-press, color profiles, bleeds).
• Accuracy and QA mindset; you proof your own work.
• Strong project management: juggle priorities, hit deadlines, collaborate across teams.
• Passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation is a strong plus.
Location & Work Hours:
• Remote (U.S.) with reliable internet and a dedicated workspace.
• Preference for candidates residing within the range of mule deer or black-tailed deer (Western
U.S.) and near a hub airport for travel.
• Standard business hours align with Mountain Time (MT).
How to Apply:
Email one combined PDF (cover letter, resume, and 3 references) plus a link to your digital
portfolio with the subject line “MDF Graphic Design Job Application” to mdfjobs@muledeer.org.
Portfolio must include: Print design, email design, and digital ads (Meta/Google) samples.
Short-form video samples are a plus.
The Mule Deer Foundation is the only conservation group in North America dedicated to restoring, improving, and protecting mule deer and black-tailed deer and their habitat, with a focus on science and program efficiency. Our conservation programs combined with our grassroots support are the foundation of who we are as an organization. We are committed to sustaining our western deer populations by ensuring quality habitat in the areas deer need on a daily, seasonal, and yearly basis. Our conservation efforts are delivered through efforts by MDF staff and in partnership with state and federal agencies as well as other non-profit organizations.
MDF is also a strong voice for public access, wildlife management, and conservation policy issues. We support regulated hunting as a viable component to wildlife management and we are committed to mentoring the next generation of sportsmen and women into the traditions of hunting, shooting sports, and conservation.
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