Junior Graphic Designer

PINE STREET INN INC • Boston, MA

1d • $48,000 - $58,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pine Street Inn is seeking a creative, compassionate, and motivated Junior Graphic Designer to join its marketing and communications team. The role develops compelling 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 designer will work cross-functionally with departments across the organization on external and internal marketing and communication strategies, collaborating with the broader Advancement department, including Marketing and Communications, Development, and Volunteer Engagement.

The position offers practical experience applying design skills in a real-world setting and calls for a commitment to Pine Street Inn’s mission to end homelessness, strong design fundamentals, visual storytelling, and a passion for typography. The schedule is hybrid: 8:30 a.m.–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. Salary is $48,000–$58,000 annually, depending on experience and skill set.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of professional experience in graphic design.
• Bachelor of Arts or Master’s degree.
• Experience with Adobe design software: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom.
• Good understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• 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.
• Commitment to Pine Street Inn’s mission to end homelessness.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of website layouts; WordPress experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Design and Communications Manager to develop organizational branding materials, marketing and communications campaigns, and fundraising materials supporting internal and external strategies.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level