Part-time Graphic Designer, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Graphic Designer

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing online and print-based materials for organizational use and public outreach. Job duties include creating overall design assets, branding and graphics for our web sites, social media platforms, public awareness campaigns, online and print materials and special events. The Graphic Designer reports to the Digital Strategies Manager.

This position is based in Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Elevating the public face of Break the Cycle through creating, adapting and deploying design assets
for breakthecycle.org, loveisrespect.org, loveisnotabuse.org, teenDVmonth.org and their respective
social media presences.
• Providing graphics and/or images for Break the Cycle’s various channels.
• Updating handouts, flyers, palm cards, brochures, handbooks and other resources available online to
ensure they match current branding guidelines and contain up-to-date content.
• Drafting design mockups in a quick and efficient manner.
• Developing design ideas and concepts into polished, professional looking designs.
• Coordinating with Break the Cycle staff and outside vendors to ensure designs fit guidelines created
in-house and by outside vendors and are completed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program.
• Proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience designing for print and web, particularly for non-profits or cause-based campaigns.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used print sizes and ability to successfully design for print with bleed/crop
areas.
• Knowledge of different color spaces and their uses.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrate strong skills in project management, attention to detail and independent project
implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.


Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $20/hour, up to 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to graphicdesigner@breakthecycle.org