Graphic Designer

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City’s original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with our neighbors throughout Lower Manhattan. We provide New Yorkers with high-quality, transformational programs that enhance their well-being and socio-economic opportunities, reflecting our belief that everyone in our city should be given the tools to thrive. Our wide array of programs includes free meals for older adults, addiction treatment and recovery, innovative early childhood education, art classes, Jewish cultural and educational events, and more. We remain committed to recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

We are seeking a highly creative and mission-driven full-time Graphic Designer to develop, support, and implement the organization’s creative vision through the production of high quality print and digital materials. This role supports internal programs with effective visuals, maintains brand standards, and collaborates across departments to enhance communication and engagement. This role is ideal for a collaborative designer who enjoys working in a small, highly engaged Marketing and Communications team. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to a fast-paced environment is essential.  Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Graphic Designer works in close collaboration with the Communications & Marketing team who provide support in managing project workflow, prioritizing requests, and delivering creative solutions across the agency.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS THEY INCLUDE A PORTFOLIO

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design

•    Conceive and design print and digital collateral for programs and events across the agency

•    Conceive and design fundraising and donor communications

•    Develop and maintain lobby slides at centers across the agency

•    Design dedicated slideshows for special events and initiatives

•    Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines through the department’s project management system to ensure timely delivery of design materials

•    Respond to evolving organizational priorities and make timely revisions based on stakeholder feedback

•    Ensure optimal contrast and legibility on all collateral

•    Build navigation and wayfinding design to improve the member experience at centers across the agency

•    Ensure collateral is accessible to all community members by incorporating accessibility standards and inclusive design principles

Brand Management

•    Oversee, implement, and help evolve the agency’s visual brand across all centers while ensuring consistency and integrity

•    Help develop branding for new programs, initiatives, and events 

•    Design and maintain branded templates that are accessible and easy for colleagues across the agency to use

•    Provide correct logos for partners and ensure all logos are presented in a manner that respects their brand guidelines

•    Design agendas, schedules, and other informational materials for internal and external audiences across the organization

•    Serve as point person for brand related questions across the agency

•    Assist with the organization and maintenance of creative assets, photo libraries, and supporting marketing tools

Collaboration and Project Management

•    Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Team as well as other colleagues across the agency to share resources, best practices, and successful creative approaches

•    Prioritize design tasks and deadlines across multiple projects and initiatives

•    Supervise summer design intern (when applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS

•    BA/BFA in Graphic Design or related field.required

•    2–4 years of experience in print and web design, preferably in nonprofit or campaign settings required

•    Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat 

•    Knowledge of pre press, printing processes, digital media, photo editing, and video editing

•    Ability to thoughtfully incorporate feedback from diverse stakeholders into designs

•    Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

•    Experience using with Asana or a similar project management tool

•    Experience working with WordPress or similar platform (HTML knowledge is a plus)

•    Experience using emerging design technologies and AI-assisted creative tools

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th St Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.