Graphic Artist & Designer

Unruled Masses (UM) exists to support ordinary people who want to live in communities and systems governed by the rule of law, equal treatment, and leaders who are accountable to the people. We are a nonpartisan organization, and we believe democracy is non-negotiable. We work to expose and counter corruption, meaning the abuse of entrusted power for private gain that harms the public interest.

That includes abuses by public and private entities, from the highest levels of political power to the places where people live and work every day, including housing, workplaces, schools, healthcare, and beyond.

Our mission is to research and expose abuses of power, educate the public on corruption and related harms, empower people to counter corruption through nonviolent and lawful civic action, and inspire hope through community.

We envision a time when individuals and organizations across the country have the knowledge, tools, and resolve to prevent and mitigate the impacts of corruption and hold power accountable in their communities.

We share our research, tools, and training in plain language with the public, partner organizations, journalists, researchers, and policymakers, so people can recognize corruption, protect themselves and others, and act together.

UM is powered by a diverse team of dedicated volunteers with backgrounds in fields including human rights, intelligence, military, political science, law, technology, data science, creative arts, and communications. We believe diverse perspectives and lived experiences are essential to recognizing and addressing corruption.

NOTE If you believe you have skills that could contribute to this mission and do not see a position listed that aligns to you, please reach out to Unruled Masses via our contact form at Unruled Masses.

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Who We Are Unruled Masses is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public-interest intelligence organization focused on exposing corruption, abuse of power, and systemic exploitation—while helping communities peacefully reclaim agency, accountability, and civic life.

We combine rigorous intelligence tradecraft with public-facing analysis and real-world civic action. Our mission goes beyond exposure we aim to help people reconnect and act together. To do this, we must break through the noise of corporate media with visual storytelling that is as "industrial-grade" and professional as our intelligence.

We need to turn complex data into visually gripping imagery that moves people from observation to action.

Who You Are

You are a visual communicator who understands that a well-designed graphic can be a tool for justice. You are motivated by truth and have a knack for "democratizing" complex information through art. You are comfortable working with high-stakes themes—like corruption and anti-oppression—and can translate them into bold, modern, and high-impact visuals.

You may be a professional designer, a student building a portfolio, or a creative activist. You believe that anti-corruption intelligence deserves world-class aesthetics. You are disciplined, value collaborative feedback, and want your work to serve a higher purpose than just "content."

What You’ll Do

As a

Graphic Designer

, you will

• Create Gripping Visuals Produce high-quality artwork for our social media platforms (Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, etc) that translates corruption intelligence into shareable, high-impact messaging.
• Support Product & Action Design Design assets for our "Action Playbooks," research reports, and newsletters to ensure our tools for civic resistance are professional and accessible.
• Visual Narrative & Video Support Collaborate with the video team to create thumbnails, title cards, and motion graphic assets for our webcasts and documentary-style projects.
• Design Anti-Oppression Imagery Develop iconography and artwork specifically aimed at countering propaganda, mocking institutional capture, and promoting community agency.
• Brand Stewardship Ensure a consistent "Unruled Masses" aesthetic—one that feels authoritative, intelligent, and grounded in reality rather than fear.

Exceptional volunteers may

• Serve as Creative Lead for specific campaigns
• Develop comprehensive visual identity systems for new products
• Collaborate on data visualization and "infographic" storytelling
• Mentor and lead junior designers or contributors
• Assist in setting the artistic direction for global intelligence reports

Design Areas of Interest

We are especially interested in designers who can visually interpret power dynamics in areas such as

Surveillance & Data Exploitation; Policing & Public Safety; Corporate Collusion; Media & Propaganda; Environmental Justice; Digital Algorithms; and Government Transparency.

Ideal Qualifications

• Proven Design Skill A strong portfolio demonstrating "gripping" visual work (social media graphics, editorial layout, or branding).
• Technical Proficiency Mastery of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or similar high-end platforms.
• Strategic Thinking The ability to take a complex research brief on corruption and distill it into a single, powerful image.
• Detail-Oriented A sharp eye for typography, hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• Mission Alignment A demonstrated interest in social justice, accountability, or human rights.
• Reliability Comfortable working remotely and meeting deadlines for rapid-response "Intelligence Alerts."

Compensation & Commitment

This is an unpaid volunteer role. We are flexible on time, but ask for at least

2–4 hours a week

to support our ongoing production and action cycles. As funding allows, paid positions or project-based contracts may be offered in the future.

Benefits

Of Volunteering With Unruled Masses

• High-Impact Portfolio See your work used in global reports and "live" civic actions that challenge institutional power.
• Founding Team Status Be one of the original creative voices shaping the visual identity of a new kind of intelligence organization.
• Professional Growth Collaborate with investigative journalists, intelligence analysts, and organizers on "real-world" high-stakes projects.
• Networking Connect with a global community focused on democracy-building and anti-corruption.
• Be Part of the Solution Use your talent to help people move past despair and toward organized, joyful, and effective collective action.