Brand-Centric Graphic Designer for Nonprofit Programs

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Alliance in New York City is seeking a highly creative and mission-driven full-time Graphic Designer to develop, support, and implement the organization's creative vision through print and digital materials. You will maintain brand standards and collaborate with the Marketing team to elevate communication across centers.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will manage multiple projects, ensure accessibility and legibility, and contribute to events with compelling

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in Graphic Design or related field required.
• 2-4 years of experience in print and web design, nonprofit or campaign experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat.
• Knowledge of pre press, printing processes, digital media, photo editing, and video editing.
• Ability to incorporate feedback from diverse stakeholders into designs.
• Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using Asana or a similar project management tool.
• Experience working with WordPress or similar platform (HTML knowledge is a plus).
• Experience using emerging design technologies and AI-assisted creative tools.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital collateral for programs and events across the agency.
• Conceive and design fundraising and donor communications.
• Develop and maintain lobby slides at centers across the agency.
• Design dedicated slideshows for special events and initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines through the department's project management system to ensure timely delivery of design materials.
• Respond to evolving organizational priorities and make timely revisions based on stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure optimal contrast and legibility on all collateral.
• Build navigation and wayfinding design to improve the member experience at centers across the agency.
• Ensure collateral is accessible to all community members by incorporating accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Oversee, implement, and help evolve the agency's visual brand across all centers while ensuring consistency and integrity.
• Help develop branding for new programs, initiatives, and events.
• Design and maintain branded templates that are accessible and easy for colleagues across the agency to use.
• Provide correct logos for partners and ensure all logos are presented in a manner that respects their brand guidelines.
• Design agendas, schedules, and other informational materials for internal and external audiences across the organization.
• Serve as point person for brand related questions across the agency.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of creative assets, photo libraries, and supporting marketing tools.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Team as well as other colleagues across the agency to share resources, best practices, and successful creative approaches.
• Prioritize design tasks and deadlines across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Supervise summer design intern (when applicable).

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Time management

Education

BA/BFA in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat

WordPress

HTML

Job description

Educational Alliance in New York City is seeking a highly creative and mission-driven full-time Graphic Designer to develop, support, and implement the organization's creative vision through print and digital materials. You will maintain brand standards and collaborate with the Marketing team to elevate communication across centers.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will manage multiple projects, ensure accessibility and legibility, and contribute to events with compelling