Visual Designer

Shall See Theater; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit theater organization seeks a Visual Designer to create compelling visual storytelling materials that reflect its mission. The designer will work closely with the Director of Marketing to produce print and digital assets, ensure brand consistency, and manage projects across multiple platforms. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in visual design, fluency in Mandarin and English, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. A passion for theater and cultural storytelling is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of visual or graphic design experience in nonprofit arts or cultural organizations.
• Good taste with strong layout, typography, and composition skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials including posters, playbills, and social graphics.
• Produce motion assets such as animated GIFs and video clips.
• Maintain consistency across all visual touchpoints and liaise with vendors.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English

Adobe Creative Suite

Strong layout and typography skills

Basic motion graphics experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Visual Designer [MRK500]

REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing

COMPENSATION: Unpaid

START DATE: Immediately upon hire

Position Summary

The Visual Designer crafts compelling visual storytelling materials, from promotional assets to brochures to web and social media graphics, that bring Shall See Theater’s mission, narratives, and productions to vivid life. Work closely with the Director of Marketing to uphold brand integrity across all visual touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Asset Production

Design print and digital materials including but not limited to posters, playbills, email headers, social graphics, and web banners.

Produce motion assets such as animated GIFs, short video clips, or motion design for digital channels.

Cross-Platform Consistency

Ensure design consistency from stage to screen—spanning social media, website, email, and printed collateral.

Collaborate with Branding Manager to maintain alignment with established visual identity guidelines.

Coordinate production-ready files and manage print specifications, file prep, dielines, color profiles.

Liaise with external vendors and printers, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget compliance.

Digital & Social Integration

Create platform-optimized visual assets and templates tailored to each digital channel.

Work with the Digital Strategy Manager to ensure visual formats support engagement and conversion objectives.

Process & Asset Management

Maintain an organized asset library with version control and naming standards.

Assist in establishing workflows for design requests, approvals, and asset distribution.

Partner with Marketing, Artistic, Development, and Education teams to conceptualize visuals for campaigns and institutional initiatives.

Contribute creative ideas in brainstorming sessions and collaborative strategy meetings.

Qualifications

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.

2–3 years of visual or graphic design experience in nonprofit arts, theater, or cultural organizations and/or productions.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and/or other professional design tools.

Good taste.

Strong layout, typography, and composition skills.

Basic experience with motion graphics or animation tools.

Knowledge of print production and digital formatting best practices.

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects to deadline.

Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Passion for theater and cultural storytelling, especially East Asian perspectives.

Please submit your resume and the following required materials using the application form linked below. Click the “Apply Now” button to begin. You are also welcome to include any additional materials that you feel help us better understand your skills, background, or passion—even if they are not specifically requested.

If you have any questions, please email us. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Required Materials: Please submit a portfolio featuring at least 2 visual design projects. Work related to performing arts, branding, or community engagement is especially encouraged. Portfolio items may include posters, social media posts, websites, WeChat Publications, and print journalism.