Description
SCHEDULE: Hybrid work schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm / Two days in office; Three days remote
Occasional nights, weekends and holidays as needed. May be required to work Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.
Pays $48,000 - $58,000 annually DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
Location: 444 Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End
About the Position:
Pine Street Inn, New England's largest homeless services organization, seeks a creative, compassionate, and motivated Junior Graphic Designer for its busy marketing and communications team.
The Junior Graphic Designer will join Pine Street at an exciting point in the organization’s 55-year history. We are expanding our Supportive Housing, reimagining the way we provide emergency shelter, and offering a welcoming and equitable workplace.
Reporting to the Senior Manager or Design & Communications, the Junior Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing compelling visual content for a variety of print and digital materials. Projects may include social media graphics, print materials and website design and more that engage, educate and motivate Pine Street Inn’s audiences.
The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to Pine Street’s mission to end homelessness, along with a strong understanding of design principles, excellent visual storytelling skills, and a portfolio that demonstrates their passion for design and typography. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience and to apply the skills learned in academic courses to a real-world environment.
The Jr. Graphic Designer will join a growing Marketing and Communications team and work closely with other members of an established Advancement department encompassing Marketing and Communications, Development and Volunteer Engagement. The Jr. Graphic Designer will work cross-functionally with all departments on both external and internal marketing and communication strategies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with the Design and Communications Manager to develop materials for organizational branding, marketing/communications campaigns and fundraising materials supporting both internal and external marketing and communication strategies
- Create graphics for social media based on monthly content plans
- Assist in maintaining website graphics and images within visual brand standards
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas
- Assist in the creation of on brand PowerPoint slide decks
- Design flyers used across the organization to promote events
- Handle graphic projects from start to finish
- Collaborate with staff across the organization to create flyers and informational materials
- Assist in the content creation and maintenance of the organization’s intranet platform which is currently SharePoint
Requirements
Knowledge/Experience:
Required
- 2 – 3 years professional experience in graphic design
- Bachelor of Arts or Master’s degree
- Experienced with Adobe design software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Familiarity working in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint and Zoom)
- Good understanding of design principles, typography and color theory
- General understanding of website layouts — experience with WordPress is a bonus
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A portfolio of previous graphic design work
- Self-motivated team player with an ability to communicate in a positive way and effectively partner with stakeholders
- A passion for visual storytelling
- Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills
Skills Required
- 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Master's degree
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, and Zoom
- Understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
- General understanding of website layouts
- Portfolio of previous graphic design work
- Attention to detail and strong aesthetic judgment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated, positive, and able to partner effectively with stakeholders
- Passion for visual storytelling
- Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills
- WordPress experience
What We Do
With a mission to end homelessness, Pine Street Inn is New England's leading provider of housing, shelter, street outreach and job training to homeless men and women in Greater Boston. Pine Street Inn welcomes nearly 2,000 homeless individuals daily to provide short- and long-term solutions so that they can begin the journey out of homelessness and on to permanent housing. Our vision is to help individuals gain stability and their highest level of independence by offering a wide range of services for every person who turns to Pine Street for help.
