Graphic Designer

Principal Responsibilities:

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)

Minimum 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

Agency Information:

A nonprofit beacon of hope for over 130 years, as a historically Jewish organization Educational Alliance believes in the power of communities to lift up people of all ages and turn strangers into neighbors. We offer high-quality, affordable education programs, health services, and diverse cultural enrichment right where New Yorkers live and raise their families. We make the city a brighter, friendlier and more supportive place. Our community centers offer multi-generational programs that push boundaries and break barriers, sharing critical tools to foster relationships and advance the well-being of people in New York City.
Our pioneering educational programs--like 2Generation Head Start, and courses ranging from art to fitness, career readiness to citizenship--are carefully curated and developed with our city's residents in mind. We offer dozens of options and we never stop innovating to help people of all ages grow, connect, and engage.


Guided by Jewish values, Educational Alliance celebrates the differences and individuality every person brings when they walk through our doors because we know that there is more that connects us than keeps us divided. Today, our reach extends beyond the city as our innovative programs serve as models for other organizations to adopt and implement in their communities. We invite you to join us as we partner with our neighbors, strengthen our city, and pave the way for more generations of New Yorkers to live enriched and fulfilling lives - because you belong here.