Junior Graphic Designer

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Prescription drug program

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the Marketing & Communications team in creating visual content that advances the organization’s mission and brand. You’ll produce assets for digital and print, events, fundraising campaigns, and community initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings stories to life through design, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is eager to grow in a mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of graphic design experience, including internships or freelance work.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and print design capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with Canva, PowerPoint, and basic motion graphics/video editing is a plus.
• Understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce visual assets for social media campaigns, email marketing, digital ads, print collateral, event signage and materials.
• Support production and resizing of creative assets across multiple platforms and channels.
• Ensure all work aligns with brand standards and tone of voice.
• Assist with photo selection, retouching, and basic video/motion graphic support as needed.
• Prepare files for print production and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to bring campaigns to life.
• Support high-visibility initiatives, including donor communications and advocacy efforts.
• Help maintain brand systems, templates, and asset libraries.
• Work with Marketing & Communications to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Canva

PowerPoint

Job description

The Junior Graphic Designer is a highly creative, detail-oriented designer who will support the Marketing & Communications team in developing compelling visual content that advances the mission and brand of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. This role will help execute creative assets across digital, print, social media, events, fundraising campaigns, and community initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling through design, thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment, and is eager to grow within a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Production

• Design and produce visual assets for:
  • Social media campaigns
  • Email marketing
  • Digital advertising
  • Print collateral
  • Event signage and materials
  • Annual campaigns and stewardship initiatives
  • Presentations and branded templates
• Support production and resizing of creative assets across multiple platforms and channels.
• Ensure all work aligns with organizational brand standards and tone of voice.
• Assist with photo selection, retouching, and basic video/motion graphic support when needed.
• Prepare files for print production and coordinate with vendors as needed.

Brand & Campaign Support

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, including philanthropy, community engagement, events, and programs.
• Assist in bringing integrated marketing campaigns to life through cohesive visual storytelling.
• Support high-visibility initiatives, including community campaigns, events, donor communications, and advocacy efforts.
• Help maintain and evolve brand systems, templates, and asset libraries.

Team Collaboration & Project Management

• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Participate in creative brainstorming and campaign concept development.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and professionally.
• Stay informed on current design trends, nonprofit communications, and digital engagement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of graphic design experience, including internships or freelance work.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and print design capabilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially:
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
• Experience with Canva, PowerPoint, and basic motion graphics/video editing is a plus.
• Understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for mission-driven work and community impact.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with the Philadelphia Jewish community or Jewish communal organizations.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings program.

Our Mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the communities’ most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world.

Commitment to Diversity

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities.

We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

About the Organization

Since 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has served as the hub of the region’s Jewish communities, providing an infrastructure of support for Jewish people and organizations in need. Through grants, emergency funding, restricted gifts, endowments, and our partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, we care for those in need, combat antisemitism and global crisis, and strengthen Jewish identity.

Benefits

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings program.