Graphic Designer

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

23d•$61,800 - $74,160•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is seeking a Graphic Designer for Neighborhood Safety Initiatives (NSI), a project that co-designs community-driven solutions to support safety and well-being. NSI provides technical assistance and is an implementation partner of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety NeighborhoodStat initiative, which works across 30 New York City public housing developments. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager of Design, the Graphic Designer will support participatory design processes, public space transformation projects, action plan branding, communications, and reporting. The role collaborates with organizers, residents, leadership, funders, and other stakeholders to create materials that elevate community voices and communicate the initiative’s work and impact. The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Manhattan, with frequent travel to sites across New York City’s five boroughs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some evening, weekend, and possibly holiday hours as needed. Compensation is $61,800–$74,160, commensurate with experience. The Center offers healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, mental health services through its healthcare plans, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree and a minimum of 3 years of graphic design experience.
Knowledge of design skills and experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Proven success designing compelling materials that elevate community voices.
Dedication and commitment to social justice issues with an equity lens.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs and Google Suite.
Some experience in community engagement and creativity in developing new ways to reach the public.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to identify and achieve project goals quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Proven ability to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
Ability to learn new tools and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic and passion for collaborating with others.
Ability to travel locally across all five boroughs as needed.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment; the Center cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accessibility in marketing materials and design, or willingness to learn.
Experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or GIS.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Develop engaging design collateral and communications content with NSI leadership, funders, and diverse stakeholders, including illustrations, event flyers, infographics, data visualizations, photographs, renders, and plans.
Create customizable templates for flyers, banners, digital collateral, presentations, and other materials to meet individual sites’ needs.
Support editing communications and marketing materials, including flyers, posters, one-pagers, postcards, pamphlets, banners, T-shirts, website materials, e-newsletters, and other promotional materials.
Coordinate with organizers and residents’ teams to gather information for design collateral, social media campaigns, marketing, and promotional materials.
Work with organizers and residents to envision graphic design campaigns.
Support communications content for community projects, including flyers and digital campaigns.
Support the creation and editing of visuals for community participatory processes and visual content for permits.
Help create and edit facilitation tools, training modules, engagement boards, and related materials.
Create or update internal and external presentation materials and support additional publications, such as blogs and videos, as needed.
Maintain exceptional accuracy and editorial detail.
Work with NSI leadership, funders, and stakeholders to visualize the initiative’s impact through data visualization.
Document and participate in events and programs, including taking videos and photographs.
Create and organize photographs, marketing materials, and other documents.
Collaborate with design, operations, regional teams, and other colleagues on campaigns, promotions, brainstorming, and cross-team projects.
Attend relevant staff, communications, partner agency, and resident stakeholder team meetings and events as needed.
Perform additional tasks as needed.