Artist in Residence: Illustrator (Remote)

Jolt Action

7d • Remote

About The Position

Jolt Action seeks a Illustrator fellow to support the creation of graphics and images for social sharing and other collateral. The Illustrator will work with the Marketing & Communications contractors and report to the Marketing & Communications Specialist and have the opportunity to work on several Communications projects from the State’s largest Latino youth civic engagement organization.

Requirements

• Able to create visual pieces in a Digital format
• Experience with Canva or Procreate or Adobe Creative Cloud (PhotoShop, Illustrator)
• Familiar with Google Drive
• Creativity: Must be able to think outside the box to provide innovative and fresh ideas
• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining a high standard of excellence
• Lead with Ethical Behavior and Respect: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization, and work independently to solve problems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advocacy organizations or political campaigns is a plus
• Experience or interest in working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Create culturally relevant art uplifting and empowering young Latinos in Texas to become civically engaged with a focus on civic education and voter mobilization through Jolt’s core issues.
• Brainstorm with various departments to come up with design and image ideas and deadlines needed to promote Jolt’s initiatives and campaigns
• Design, create, and produce art or illustrations for digital and print materials used for social media, website, animation, and digital platforms
• Draw illustrations for print material such as but not limited to flyers, presentations, shirts, postcards, banners, posters, stickers, publications, etc.
• Organizes graphic materials, drawings, specifications and layouts
• Assist and support Communications team in executing projects

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees