Graphic Designer Job at The Floating Hospital in New York

Job Type

Part-time

Description

The Floating Hospital provides compassionate healthcare and social support to New York City families living in shelters and domestic violence safe houses-regardless of insurance status, or ability to pay. We bring care, dignity, and support to those who need it most.

The Floating Hospital is seeking a talented and motivated Graphic Designer to support our in-house creative team. This is a pivotal mid-level role for a visual storyteller who is skilled in both digital and print design, thrives in a mission-driven environment and is eager to make a difference through impactful, human-centered design.

You will work closely with our Design Director and marketing team to bring our brand to life across a wide range of platforms-from websites and emails to social media, fundraising campaigns, event materials and more. The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of professional design experience, strong digital skills and a great eye for detail and typography. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a lead design role while supporting meaningful work that helps vulnerable families get the care they need.

• Collaborate with the Design Director to create on-brand, on-strategy visual assets across digital and print media.

• Design website layouts, graphics, animations, icons and infographics.

• Produce email, newsletter and social media graphics that drive engagement and fundraising.

• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital outputs (flyers, signage, apparel, etc.).

• Assist with light photo editing and event photography as needed.

• Help ensure consistency and accessibility across all visual communications.

• Observe design trends and bring fresh thinking to projects while honoring brand guidelines.

• Support web development partners by providing assets and design documentation.

This role is part-time at 21hours a week.

All candidates must email or provide a link to samples of their portfolio to be considered for an interview." Please send the link or a copy of your portfolio to SSpringer@thefloatinghospital.org

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional design experience in an agency, nonprofit or in-house creative team.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).

• Experience with digital-first design, including websites, email, and social media.

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and WordPress.

• Strong grasp of layout, typography, color and image optimization.

• Experience preparing files for both print and digital production.

• Familiarity with accessibility and UX/UI principles.

• Motion graphics, photography or video editing skills are a plus.

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and time management.

• Collaborative spirit and interest in working on mission-driven campaigns.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates should be based in the New York City area and able to work in-office when needed for meetings, events, or production days. Most work will be done remotely, with flexibility based on project timelines and schedules.

Salary Description

$40 per hour