Overview The Graphic Designer is a creative and forward-thinking role dedicated to both traditional design and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This position produces compelling digital and print marketing collateral to support the Association’s mission and effectively engage the target community. The role leverages AI-powered creativetoolsto accelerateconcept development, while applying expert aesthetic judgment to deliver polished, brand-consistent deliverables. TheGraphic Designerseamlessly transitions between designing original assets from scratch, refining AI-generated concepts, and collaborating closely with a dynamic marketing team to bring comprehensive campaigns tolife.
Monday - Friday from 8AM - 5PM
Hybrid work environment, some travel required to various branch locations
Responsibilities Designshigh-quality digital and printcollateral, including advertisements, flyers, brochures, social media graphics, email assets, signage, presentations, and promotional materialsthat align with organizationalobjectives
UtilizesAI-powered creative tools to generate concepts, imagery, layouts, and design variations,refining and elevating AI-generated output into polished, professional, on-brand creative assets
Collaboratesclosely with marketing, communications, and internal stakeholders to develop creative solutions that support organizational goals
Preparesand deliversproduction-ready filesoptimizedfor both print and digital distribution
Stayscurrent onevolvingdesign trends,advancements in AI-driven design tools, and creative best practices
A portfolioshowcasingpreviouswork thatdemonstratescreative thinking, technicalproficiency, and brand-focused designrequired
ProficiencyusingAdobe Creative Cloud suite (e.g.,Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Strongunderstandingof core design principles, including typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling
Demonstrated abilityleveragingAI-driven creative platforms (e.g.,Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E, or Canva AI)
Proven ability to prepare production-ready files for both print and digital publishing
Qualifications High School Diploma/GEDrequired,supplemented by specialized training in graphic design, design software, art,ora relatedfield
2+ years' of professional graphic design experience
Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
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