Graphic Design Mentor (Part-Time)

About Creation Culture

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

Lead 2–3 hour design classes (1–2 times per week)
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)

Boys & Girls Club Mentorship: 8 weeks (1x/week, ~2–3 hrs)

Programs begin July–August

Pay

$25/hour

Mileage reimbursement available

Who This Is For

College students studying design
Early-career designers (1–2 yrs experience)
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
Like collaborative, creative environments
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.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person