Are you a graphic designer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on life-saving work through your art? JDC is seeking a well-rounded graphic designer with both print and web design experience to work closely with writers, web developers, and the creative director to execute comprehensive graphic design projects for a global Jewish humanitarian organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent typography and composition skills and a knack for organizing complex content into clean but engaging layouts that follow brand guidelines. Extreme attention to detail is a must.

We are a very small department, so we are looking for a mission-driven team-player who is willing to take ownership of a wide variety of projects, thrives in an environment of open feedback and discussion, has patience and a strong customer orientation, and respects the morale of their coworkers. This crucial role is sole graphic designer within JDC, and will have a significant opportunity to make an impact on JDC’s visuals across the organization.

Thinking about applying?

Frequently cited statistics show that historical biases in hiring lead to fewer applications from underrepresented groups due to a false perception that they must meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you meet a majority of the requirements. We look forward to your application.

What will you do as a Senior Graphic Designer?

• Organize complex content into clean, engaging layouts that convey JDC’s mission and brand
• Design print-based collateral such as annual reports and mail invitations, environmental collateral for events such as banners and signs, and web-based material including landing pages, emails, and social media graphics
• Design graphics and content for all social media platforms
• Work closely with colleagues in the Marketing and Communications team to develop content everyone can get behind
• Direct video art for JDC videos
• Build infographics focused on aspects of JDC’s work to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief for victims of natural and man-made disasters
• Develop Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates for JDC’s brand
• Learn technologies and software used by JDC and the MarCom department
• Work with external vendors to produce print collateral to specifications on deadlines
• Familiarize yourself with JDC’s global mission and work
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

What qualifications are required to be our Senior Graphic Designer?

• 6-10 years of professional design experience in either an agency or in-house environment
• Print and Web layout experience required
• Proficiency with Adobe’s InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required
• Strong typography and composition skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to balance confidence in your own expertise with value for the input and feedback of coworkers; Ability to thrive in an environment of open debate and discussion
• Patience, relational skills, and customer-orientation, for both internal clients and external partners
• Comfort working with colleagues at all levels, and ability to communicate concisely and respectfully with senior management
• Strong work ethic and reliability; ability to stay connected to various team members across projects on both in-office and work-from-home days
• Comfort with technology and change, willing to learn the tools and systems needed to carry a design through to a finished product
• Verbal communication skills, ability to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to read words and numbers
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• BA or MA in Graphics or Visual Communication Design
• Experience with and knowledge of social media graphics
• Proficiency with presentations in PowerPoint and Word
• Illustration skills
• Passion for humanitarian work and/or global Jewish service strongly preferred

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Location: Hybrid from New York, NY in office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Reports to: Creative Director
• Job Function/Department: MarCom

What are the compensation and benefits for a Senior Graphic Designer?

This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is exempt per the FLSA.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

• Equal Employment Opportunity

JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV-positive status, victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Apply Now!

Submit your resume and portfolio here. Applications without a portfolio link or attachment will not be considered.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

Expected Start Date: Late July or early August

____________________________________________________________

About JDC

JDC -- the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.