Experienced Graphic Designer - Volunteer in Wörth

Join to apply for the Experienced Graphic Designer - Volunteer role at REUSE Foundation. We seek experienced graphic design volunteers to help with all design aspects and enable us to build powerful campaigns that reach consumers, brands, and business leaders to help end single-use plastic.

What difference will you make?

• Shift the Narrative – Shape campaigns and communications that challenge greenwashing, raise awareness, and spotlight scalable solutions to single-use plastic.
• Amplify Reuse Innovation – Help identify, support, and elevate reuse pioneers and businesses around the world that need visibility and partnerships to grow.
• Drive Policy Change – Support policy advocacy and influence decision‑makers to prioritise reuse and refill systems in place of token recycling commitments.
• Secure Funding for Change – Help build relationships with funders, philanthropists, and companies who can accelerate the reuse movement.
• Build Public Momentum – Create engaging outreach that motivates everyday consumers to rethink their habits and demand systemic solutions.

Design & Creative Expertise

• Strong visual design skills across typography, layout, colour, and composition.
• Ability to create clear, impactful designs for both print and digital formats.
• Expertise in packaging and label design, including small‑format, high‑legibility layouts.
• Ability to conceptualise and develop brand identity systems.
• Strong illustration or iconography skills (if relevant to project style).

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience producing print‑ready artwork and understanding of print production processes.
• Knowledge of colour models (CMYK/RGB), dielines, bleeds, and file optimisation.
• Ability to create digital assets for social media, web, and mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with brand guideline development.

Communication & Collaboration

• Ability to interpret briefs and translate strategic objectives into design solutions.
• Strong communication skills to explain design decisions clearly.
• Openness to feedback and iterative design processes.
• Ability to work with non‑design teams (marketing, programme, field teams).

Project & Workflow Skills

• Strong time management and deadline discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple design assets or sub‑projects in parallel.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed.

Relevant Experience

• 3–7+ years of professional design experience (or strong equivalent portfolio).
• Previous experience working with brands in FMCG, household products, social impact, or retail (ideal for packaging work).
• Proven portfolio of packaging, label, or product design projects.
• Experience designing for diverse or rural consumer audiences (a plus).
• Experience adapting designs for multiple languages or regional contexts.
• Familiarity with sustainability-focused or social impact organisations (a bonus).

Portfolio Expectations

• Clean, professional execution of packaging or product labels.
• Ability to bring a brand personality to life visually.
• Versatility across digital & print.
• Clear explanation of design process and rationale.

What you will be doing

• Develop visual concepts and final artwork for campaigns, packaging, social media, and promotional materials.
• Create design systems, templates, and brand assets that can be used consistently across multiple touchpoints.
• Adapt design ideas into production‑ready files for print (including packaging, labels, and signage) and digital use.
• Collaborate with the communications and programme teams to understand objectives and translate them into effective visual solutions.
• Ensure all creative outputs maintain brand coherence and meet quality standards, while also being suitable for local cultural contexts.
• Work within project timelines, prioritising tasks and managing feedback efficiently.

Deliverables May Include

• Final label and packaging designs suitable for print production.
• Brand identity assets (logos, colour palettes, typography, iconography).
• Social media graphics and campaign kits.
• Visual guidelines or style sheets.
• Adaptations or refinements of existing creative assets.
• Print‑ready artwork files and digital‑optimised formats.

About Our Organisation / Team Structure

You will work closely with a small, collaborative team that includes programme leads, communications specialists, and field partners. Decision‑making is fast, and the designer plays an influential role in shaping how our work is represented publicly. While you will receive clear briefs and strategic direction, you will have creative autonomy to propose ideas and guide the visual approach.

Key Priorities

• Producing visually striking, culturally relevant, and easy‑to‑understand designs.
• Ensuring brand consistency across all applications.
• Delivering high‑quality artwork within agreed timeframes.
• Contributing creative insight that elevates our messaging and impact.

Employment type Volunteer (time commitment: 2–4 hours per week – estimates may vary).