Graphic Design Mentor

Creation Culture is a nonprofit graphic design mentorship studio that provides Seattle youth access to high-quality graphic design education, career mentorship, and paid learning opportunities. Through in-person cohorts and virtual 1:1 mentorships, students collaborate on real-world design projects, including branding and app design, and present their work to industry professionals.

The Role

We’re looking for a part-time graphic design mentor to lead small group classes with high school students. You’ll be teaching from an existing curriculum and guiding students through branding and app design projects.

What You’ll Do
• Support students during project work
• Teach basic Figma / design skills
• Create an engaging, creative classroom environment

Schedule (Part-Time)

Summer Camp Mentorship: 1 week (4 hrs/day)

Urban League Mentorship: 6 weeks (2x/week, ~3 hrs)

Programs begin July–August

Pay

$25/hour

Who This Is For
• College students studying design
• Anyone excited about teaching and creative community

You Might Be a Good Fit If You
• Know Figma or basic design tools
• Enjoy working with youth
• Want to be part of something growing

Why This Matters

We’re not just teaching, as a Creation Culture mentor, you lead a graphic design studio of diverse youth through exciting creative projects, engaging activities, and real-world opportunities. Because of you, youth find their creative spark, and realize they have the power to design incredible things, and make a difference in the world.

Apply

Send a resume (no cover letter needed)

Note: As a growing nonprofit, strong mentors may grow into leadership roles as Creation Culture expands over time.