Foundation For Puerto Rico Inc. is hiring: Graphic Artist in San Juan
Foundation For Puerto Rico Inc., San Juan, PR, United States, 00902
About Foundation for Puerto Rico
Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving the island’s economic and social transformation by unleashing the potential of the visitor economy and building resilient communities. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and capacity-building, FPR works to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to thrive.
Position Summary
Foundation for Puerto Rico is seeking a Graphic Artist to join our team and create engaging, on-brand graphics for a variety of media. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas and showing exceptional attention to detail.
The Graphic Artist will be responsible for the entire design process—from conceptualization to final production—developing illustrations, layouts, photos, and visual assets for both digital and offline media. This role will shape the visual aspects of the organization’s website, social media, promotional materials, advertising campaigns, and other communication tools, ensuring consistency with FPR’s brand identity.
Essential Functions
- Study design briefs and determine requirements.
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements and brand guidelines.
- Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
- Develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Collaborate with the Communications Specialist and Communications Manager to produce final designs.
- Test graphics across various media and amend designs based on feedback.
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
- Support various programs within the organization through visual design.
- Maintain the integrity and quality of FPR’s online properties through regular updates, testing, and content review.
- Recommend and implement new technologies and creative improvements.
- Participate in ongoing maintenance of FPR’s digital platforms, including content updates and internal requests.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Functional Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
- Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
- Strong collaboration and influence skills.
- Business acumen and ethical conduct.
- Initiative and results-driven mindset.
- Problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Strategic mindset and openness to change.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of Puerto Rico’s political and media landscape.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on organizational needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
- Proven graphic design experience.
- Strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphic work.
- Proficiency in design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.
- Keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, advertisements, and multimedia design.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Copywriting and editing skills.
- Experience managing social media platforms.
- Knowledge of website maintenance.
- Familiarity with tools such as Adobe InDesign, Canva, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Gain.
Additional Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Fully bilingual (Spanish and English).
- Motivated team player who maintains efficiency and accuracy when multitasking.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and visually appealing messages.
- Capability to work remotely when needed.
Ready to transform Puerto Rico? Join us and be part of the change!