Illustrator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
• Prior design experience through coursework, internships, freelance work, or personal projects; portfolio or sample work preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Canva experience a plus)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit communications, marketing, or social impact design

Responsibilities

• Visual Identity & Branding: Assist in maintaining a cohesive visual identity across digital and print platforms, ensuring consistent logo usage and brand standards.
• Design Production: Create engaging 2D design assets using strong layout, color, and typography fundamentals; support light 3D or dimensional design projects as needed.
• Digital Media: Design graphics, illustrations, and digital assets for social media, website, and email campaigns.
• Print & Layout Design: Develop professional layouts for brochures, flyers, annual reports, and other marketing materials, preparing files for print production.
• Merchandise & Promotional Materials: Assist with the design of branded merchandise, packaging, and promotional materials for events and fundraising campaigns.
• Marketing & Campaign Support: Conceptualize and produce marketing materials including posters, signage, educational materials, advertisements, and campaign collateral as needed.
• Other projects as needed.

Benefits

• Real-world experience in brand identity, visual storytelling, and creative problem-solving within a professional nonprofit environment.
• Mentorship from experienced creative and marketing professionals.
• Exposure to the full design lifecycle—from concept, typography, and layout to final print production and digital implementation.
• Portfolio-ready design work used across New York Edge’s marketing, fundraising, and communications materials
• A meaningful opportunity to use visual storytelling to advocate for educational equity and amplify student voices across New York City.