Junior Art Director/Graphic Designer

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. Please provide a link to your portfolio or website along with your application. What you’ll be doing (principal duties/responsibilities/tasks of the role, typical day): • Adapt and resize existing creative for print, digital, social media, and email • Work within established templates and follow brand guidelines to build deliverables such as event materials, social graphics, emails, and digital ads • Apply design best practices, typographic precision, and visual consistency across a high volume of deliverables • Approach each project with thoughtfulness and curiosity — reading carefully, spotting inconsistencies, and knowing when to raise questions or suggest improvements • Prep final files for print and digital, ensuring accuracy, proper file setup, and adherence to brand standards • Package and deliver print-ready files to both in-house and external printers, including clear specs (e.g., size, folds, bleeds, paper type); communicate as needed to ensure smooth production • Collaborate with the project manager and project leads to keep deliverables organized and on time using our project management platform (Hive), while proactively communicating delays or roadblocks • Stay organized and detail-focused while juggling multiple projects and deadlines • Share work in internal creative reviews, apply feedback from creative leads, and apply lessons learned to future assignments • Stay current on design, marketing, and technology trends to inform your work • Occasionally contribute original layouts or light conceptual work under guidance from senior creatives • Ensure that designs align with the intended audience and support the strategic goals of each project • Contribute positively to team brainstorms, design meetings, and creative critiques • Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis What you need to succeed (qualifications/required skills needed): • 1–4+ years of design or art direction experience • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator • Bonus points for experience with Dreamweaver, After Effects, or Premiere — or a willingness to learn (delete this note: no copy change here, just indented the bullet) • Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint, for day-to-day communication and collaboration • Knowledge of print and digital best practices, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners using correct production terminology • Strong visual taste and the ability to develop creative, original design ideas that translate effectively across a variety of project types and align with the goals of each brief • Strong organizational and time management skills • Able to work independently while knowing when to seek input or clarification • A great attitude, desire to make an impact, and enjoyment of working on a deadline alongside a close-knit team • Additional knowledge of email HTML and social media trends is a plus • Portfolio with graphic design examples required for consideration.