Graphic Designer - Valley of the Sun YMCA

With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:The YMCA is seeking a creative and dynamic Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. The designer will work closely with the print shop team to prepare materials for production, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely delivery of print materials.QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design software (Canva).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Design and produce digital and print materials, including flyers, social media graphics, banners, brochures, posters, and other promotional materials.Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts for campaigns and initiatives.Ensure that all designs adhere to the YMCA's brand guidelines and reflect our mission and values.Manage design projects from concept through completion, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.Work closely with other departments to understand their design needs and create customized solutions.Support multimedia and video content creation, including filming, editing, and production, as needed.Stay current with design trends and best practices to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our visual content.FULL TIME BENEFITS:12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible) Free YMCA Family Membership Free Programs for dependents Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (once accrued) Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings 403b Retirement Savings Account upon hire Employee Assistant ProgramOUR YMCA CULTURE:Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening.