Graphic Designer

Mighty Engine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mighty Engine in Philadelphia seeks a passionate graphic designer to help social justice-focused clients transform ideas into powerful visuals.

You will craft print, digital, environmental, and video design work, collaborating with a fast-paced team, and delivering high-quality products on tight timelines. A strong eye for branding and a social impact mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for social justice and related life experience grounding this passion.
• Superior graphic design skills with strong copy–visual sensibility and attention to detail.
• Expertise in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva; motion graphics a plus.
• Ability to follow print and digital specs and prepare final files for printing.
• Working knowledge of Google Apps and Zoom.
• Capable of fast-paced, collaborative teamwork while delivering high-volume work.
• Independent yet collaborative, with a positive team attitude.
• Interest in using branding, marketing, social media and trends for good.
• Agency experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand designated accounts to exceed client expectations.
• Research branding and communications and prepare analysis briefs.
• Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming and strategy sessions.
• Create design solutions for print, environmental, videography and digital products per brand guidelines.

Skills

Graphic design

Interpersonal communication

Copy-visual balance

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Research mindset

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Independent working

Agency experience

Education

Two years graphic design school

Equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Digital illustration

Motion graphics

Google Apps

Zoom

Job description

Do you want to use your powerful design skills for social justice? Do you have a proven knack for righting what’s wrong in the world with your creativity and visual arts? Do you want to be part of an agency team that has the honor of working with brilliant changemakers?

If so, Mighty Engine is looking for you.

We seek someone who is not only strategic, hardworking, and resourceful, but also someone who’s demonstrated they are passionate about vital causes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand designated accounts to help Mighty Engine continually exceed client expectations.
• Research branding and communications efforts and prepare insightful analysis briefs on findings.
• Contribute compelling ideas during our “creative” brainstorming and strategy sessions.
• Create powerful design solutions for print, environmental, videography and digital products, including for social media marketing and advertising, following brand guidelines and supervision from the art director.

REQUIREMENTS

As our clients are exclusively non-profit, cause-focused boundary-breakers, candidates must have a demonstrated passion for social justice and life experiences that ground this passion for a better world.

• Superb graphic design skills and interpersonal communications, including an appreciation for the interplay between copy and visuals, near-compulsive organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fearless and curious about researching, learning and sharing new things.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva. Know-how in digital illustration or motion graphics strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to follow print and digital specifications and prepare final files for printer release.
• Working knowledge of Google Apps and Zoom.
• Confidence to work effectively with a fast-paced, supportive team, continuously prioritizing daily efforts in delivering a high volume of products and services—quickly and with quality.
• Ability to work independently, but always along with a team that is extremely talented, expressive about their viewpoints, caring and respectful of one another and willing to step up when called. Upbeat positive attitude to contribute to the positive energy of the team.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging the power of branding, marketing, advertising, social media, multimedia, consumer and industry trends for good.
• Agency experience preferred.

EDUCATION

Minimum two years of graphic design school or equivalent experience.

Mighty Engine values diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer.