Graphic Designer

Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to help elevate and evolve our brand. In this role, you’ll design and manage the production of print materials and videos for our publications and special projects—bringing fresh ideas and bold creativity to every piece. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries and creating impactful visuals, we’d love to hear from you!

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Design a variety of print materials for home office departments, including magazines, newsletters, postcards, flyers, brochures, posters, and other print media.
• Capture and edit photos and videos to inform, educate, motivate, and recognize both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with project teams to align graphic design with content and messaging.
• Apply Modern Woodmen’s branding elements consistently across all projects, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Maintain branding guidelines and assets (logos and graphics), and oversee the organization of photo and video libraries, including image release documentation.

What we need:

• Associate’s degree in Graphic Design required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design.
• A portfolio showcasing your work must be submitted with your application.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience in publication layout, graphic design, basic photography, and video creation/editing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects preferred (not required).

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $30.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid, hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be asked to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include: Company-paid retirement plan Matching 401(k) plan Employee Impact Bonus Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums. Group term life insurance. Long-term and short-term disability. Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance