Graphic Designer Homeboy Art Academy

Graphic Designer Reports To: Program Director– Homeboy Art Academy

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary The Graphic Designer will support the mission of Homeboy Art Academy by using design as a tool for storytelling, empowerment, and transformation. This position requires a culturally responsive approach in working with formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations. The Graphic Designer will integrate their creative expertise with restorative and community-based practices, contributing to arts education, healing through the arts, and the development of transferable skills that connect participants to the creative economy.

Qualifications

Self-taught designers with strong transferable skill sets encouraged to apply
Bachelor’s degree (BA) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience with a portfolio demonstrating expertise across print, digital, and branding
Knowledge of arts education and healing through arts practices
Experience with culturally responsive and restorative, community-based education

Responsibilities

Create visual text and imagery concepts by hand or using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate
Develop layouts, illustrations, logos, branding, and production design for events, advertisements, brochures, magazines, and other media
Design for web, digital, and social media platforms
Collaborate with formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations to support their graphic design needs as part of the Creative Economy track
Support curriculum development that connects graphic design with transferable career skills
Assist Art Navigators and staff with production, space design, and creative needs
Communicate in advance (day of or day before) if unable to attend work
Schedule vacation in advance to ensure coverage and coordination
Arrive on time and maintain consistent attendance
Participate in staff meetings as required

Key Competencies

Strong visual communication and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate in a healing-centered, community-based environment
Culturally responsive and respectful approach to diverse lived experiences
Reliable, punctual, and organized with excellent follow-through
Passion for the mission of Homeboy Art Academy: healing, transformation, and empowerment through the arts

Pay Range $31-$33 an hour

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