Design and Marketing Manager

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Location: Hanoi

Position: Full-time

Timeframe: One-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.

Compensation: Based on experience

Primary Reporting to: Assistant to the Executive Director

Secondary Reporting to: National Director – Vietnam

Position Overview

Gravity Water is a US non-government organization that turns rain into safe water for schools in need.

We are seeking a creative, highly skilled, and detail-oriented Design and Marketing Manager to strengthen Gravity Water’s professional visual identity, marketing, and promotional activities, with a particular focus on producing high-quality visual materials for the organization’s global and Vietnam programs.

The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on designer with professional experience using tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as strong communication and marketing skills. The successful candidate will be expected to develop high-quality, professional materials that effectively communicate Gravity Water’s mission, programs, impact, and partnerships to donors, partners, supporters, and the wider public.

A professional design portfolio is required and will be an important factor in the selection process.

This position reports primarily to the Assistant to the Executive Director and secondarily to the Vietnam National Director. The role will work closely with the international team and Vietnam team to deliver external communications, marketing, branding, and promotional materials across the organization.

Responsibilities

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Professional Design & Branding

Develop high-quality, professional visual materials for Gravity Water’s external communications, marketing, fundraising, donor engagement, partnerships, events, and campaigns.
Design presentations, reports, brochures, factsheets, infographics, case studies, impact materials, social media graphics, newsletters, event materials, and other communication products.
Ensure consistent application of Gravity Water’s visual identity, branding, typography, layouts, and visual standards across all materials.
Develop and maintain professional templates and visual assets that can be used consistently across global and country-level programs.
Work with program and communications teams to turn technical and programmatic information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling materials.
Edit and prepare photographs and other visual assets for external use.
Coordinate with external designers, photographers, videographers, printers, and other creative service providers when required.
Maintain an organized library of design files, photographs, videos, logos, templates, and other visual assets.
Translate and edit communication materials between English and Vietnamese as required.

2. External Communications & Marketing

Develop and produce professional external communications that promote Gravity Water’s mission, programs, achievements, partnerships, and impact.
Develop compelling stories, case studies, project highlights, partner stories, newsletters, donor updates, campaign materials, and other external-facing content.
Support marketing and promotional campaigns for fundraising, donor engagement, partnerships, events, and organizational initiatives.
Draft, edit, and adapt content for different audiences, including donors, partners, supporters, media, and the general public.
Work with program teams to translate technical and programmatic information into clear, engaging, and visually compelling communications.

3. Digital & Social Media

Develop and produce engaging visual and written content for Gravity Water’s social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and other relevant platforms.
Support the development and implementation of social media content calendars and digital marketing campaigns.
Create graphics, short-form videos, and other digital assets to increase audience engagement and organizational visibility.
Support the management and updating of Gravity Water’s website and other digital communication platforms.
Monitor digital and social media performance and recommend improvements based on audience engagement and analytics.

4. Coordination & Organizational Support

Work closely with the Executive Director, international team, and Vietnam National Director to deliver organizational communication, design, and marketing priorities.
Provide design, communications, and marketing support to global and country-level programs.
Support communication and promotional activities for conferences, workshops, webinars, donor visits, partner events, and other public-facing activities.
Work with country and program teams to collect high-quality stories, photographs, videos, data, and other content for external communications.
Manage multiple design and communications assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Gravity Water’s mission and organizational objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 – 6 years of experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, or digital media.
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Canva, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience managing websites (WordPress or other content management systems preferred).
Experience managing social media platforms and developing digital marketing campaigns.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Ability to create professional communication materials for diverse audiences, including donors, partners, and the public.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to read, write, and speak both Vietnamese and English fluently.
Experience working with NGOs, international organizations, or social enterprises is highly desirable.
Commitment to Gravity Water’s mission of providing safe water to schools and communities.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter, resume/CV, and design portfolio to [email protected]

Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.