Graphic Designer/Web-Based Content Developer, Center for Social Innovation, Needham Heights, MA

Graphic Designer/Web-Based Content Developer

Posted on: March 25, 2013
Application deadline: April 29, 2013
Posted by: Center for Social Innovation

DESCRIPTION

The Center for Social Innovation is a woman-owned small business that develops, tests, and disseminates creative solutions to complex social problems. Through research and evaluation, training, technical assistance, and web-based communications, the Center for Social Innovation (C4) brings theory to the streets, applying the knowledge of best practices to real world settings. With this support, service providers are better able to address the challenges they face every day.

C4SI is seeking a Graphic Designer/Web-based Content Developer for 40 hours per week (full-time). The Graphic Designer/Web-based Content Developer serves as a team member to produce digital and print media in reports, promotional documents, and online and face-to-face training activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Work within an integrated team to support content development and design.

-Manage multiple projects.

-Work directly with clients to identify design needs.

-Edit, produce, and integrate media into a range of software programs including Flash, VoiceThread, Course Management Software, and a company database.

-Build timeline-based animations as well as write/edit Actionscript 3.

-Use 508-compliance best practices in all design work.

REQUIREMENTS

-At least two years of formal design education.

-At least two years of design and project management experience. Three years preferred.

-Proficiency in Flash CS5, HTML, (HTML 5 preferred), CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.

-Accuracy and attention to detail.

-Able to communicate effectively about design and multi-media technology concepts.

-Able to work well with other personnel, independently and with direction.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Experience with branding, identity development, logo, and prototyping preferred.

People from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and lived experiences of homelessness and recovery are encouraged to apply. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to Jayne Samuda at jcsamuda@center4si.com

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