Design Director 

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, an animal rescue that provides homes to rescued farm animals, is looking for a Design Director to join our team.  In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating graphics that help educate the public on issues of farm animal treatment and veganism.  You will help us tell the story of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge through thoughtful, custom content and creative marketing initiatives and programs. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and passionate about animals and education.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Designing and delivering web-ready graphics marketing Refuge events, fundraisers, and announcements for various social media platforms and Refuge websites

  • Designing and delivering print-ready documents for Refuge t-shirts and merchandise, informational pamphlets, fliers, and more

  • Maintaining and developing the design and user experience of Refuge websites hosted on Squarespace

  • Collaborating on larger-scale special design projects for the Refuge, such as site plans, educational signage, and logos

  • Maintaining and managing Refuge brand assets and logos

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Commitment to the mission of the Refuge

  • Knowledge of and passion for animal rights issues and veganism is strongly preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact constructively

  • Resourcefulness and ability to work independently

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions

  • Ability to learn and process new information quickly

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask efficiently and meet deadlines

  • Schedule flexibility to execute time-sensitive projects

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred

  • Personal computer and access to software for the ability to design and deliver web-ready and print-ready graphics is required

JOB SPECIFICS

  • We are offering $19 an hour for this position

  • Part-time permanent position, starting at 10 hours per week

  • Work from home is possible for most, if not all, required work

 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lenore Braford at info@piedmontrefuge.org


ABOUT PIEDMONT FARM ANIMAL REFUGE

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is a non-profit organization in Pittsboro, North Carolina, that provides lifelong care to rescued farm animals, educates people about the realities of animal agriculture, and promotes veganism by offering knowledge, support, and community.

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge is an equal opportunity employer. Piedmont Farm Animal prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Piedmont Farm Animal conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.


 Posted 9/11/25