Graphic Design Job at Ignite Arts & STEM in Los Angeles

Volunteer Graphic Artist

Position Summary

Ignite Arts & STEM is seeking passionate and creative individuals to join our growing Volunteer Graphic Design Team! This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your design expertise for a impactful nonprofit, expand your professional network, and build a diverse portfolio with your contributions.

This is a fully virtual position where you'll work independently with minimal supervision. While our headquarters are in Tarzana, CA, you do not need to reside in the Los Angeles metro area as all meetings are conducted virtually. However, you must live in the United States to apply. This role is not suitable for individuals seeking to gain work experience to maintain other specific visa statuses. H-4 Visa holders are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

As a key member of our graphic design team, you will:

• Design compelling booklets, signs, flyers, and banners for community events.
• Create engaging informational presentations for potential donors and grant holders.
• Develop eye-catching designs for all of Ignite Arts & STEM's social media platforms.
• Produce high-quality images for our marketing team's daily social media posts.

Time Commitment

We are looking for someone who can consistently provide at least 10 hours per week of volunteer time (as needed) to support our efforts.

Our Tech Stack

Our team utilizes the following tools for collaboration and design:

• WhatsApp for group communications
• Swit.io for team communications and task management
• Canva for graphic design
• Adobe Express for graphic design
• Adobe Photoshop (preferred, but not required)
• Adobe InDesign (preferred, but not required)
• Adobe Illustrator (preferred, but not required)
• Google Workspace (especially Google Slides for presentations)

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

While not mandatory, candidates with the following are a plus:

• Enrollment or degree in a graphic design-related program.
• Prior experience creating flyers for community or volunteer events.

Join Our Mission

We encourage all interested individuals to apply! You don't need to be the most experienced or knowledgeable designer; what matters most is your eagerness to help and learn. We believe this is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference for BIPOC children, empowering them toward a future of unlimited possibility and potential.

If you have the time, interest, and confidence to thrive in a virtual environment using our tech stack, please reply to this listing and tell us about yourself. All candidates will be required to complete a video interview for this position.