Junior Graphic Designer
About The Position
Pine Street Inn is seeking a creative, compassionate, and motivated Junior Graphic Designer to join its Marketing and Communications team. The designer will develop visual content for print and digital materials, including social media graphics, print materials, and website design, to engage, educate, and motivate the organization’s audiences. The role offers practical experience applying design skills in a real-world setting and is part of a growing Marketing and Communications team within the Advancement department. The designer will work cross-functionally with departments on internal and external marketing and communication strategies. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Design & Communications. It follows a hybrid schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with two days in the office and three days remote. Occasional nights, weekends, and holidays may be required, including Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. The position is located at 444 Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End.
Requirements
- Two to three years of professional experience in graphic design.
- Bachelor of Arts or Master’s degree.
- Experience with Adobe design software, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom.
- Good understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
- General understanding of website layouts.
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Portfolio of previous graphic design work.
- Self-motivated team player able to communicate positively and partner effectively with stakeholders.
- Passion for visual storytelling.
- Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with WordPress.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Design and Communications Manager to develop organizational branding, marketing and communications campaign, and fundraising materials.
- Create social media graphics based on monthly content plans.
- Assist in maintaining website graphics and images within visual brand standards.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute new design perspectives and ideas.
- Assist in creating on-brand PowerPoint slide decks.
- Design flyers used across the organization to promote events.
- Handle graphic design projects from start to finish.
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to create flyers and informational materials.
- Assist with content creation and maintenance of the organization’s intranet platform, currently SharePoint.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
