Graphic Designer Homeboy Art Academy

Graphic Designer Reports To:Program Director– Homeboy Art Academy Classification:Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position Summary The Graphic Designer will support the mission of Homeboy Art Academy by using design as a tool for storytelling, empowerment, and transformation. This position requires a culturally responsive approach in working with formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations. The Graphic Designer will integrate their creative expertise with restorative and community-based practices, contributing to arts education, healing through the arts, and the development of transferable skills that connect participants to the creative economy. Qualifications • Self-taught designers with strong transferable skill sets encouraged to apply. • Bachelor’s degree (BA) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field preferred. • Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience with a portfolio demonstrating expertise across print, digital, and branding. • Knowledge of arts education and healing through arts practices. • Experience with culturally responsive and restorative, community-based education. Responsibilities • Create visual text and imagery concepts by hand or using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate. • Develop layouts, illustrations, logos, branding, and production design for events, advertisements, brochures, magazines, and other media. • Design for web, digital, and social media platforms. • Collaborate with formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations to support their graphic design needs as part of the Creative Economy track. • Support curriculum development that connects graphic design with transferable career skills. • Assist Art Navigators and staff with production, space design, and creative needs. • Communicate in advance (day of or day before) if unable to attend work. • Schedule vacation in advance to ensure coverage and coordination. • Arrive on time and maintain consistent attendance. • Participate in staff meetings as required. Key Competencies • Strong visual communication and creative problem-solving skills. • Ability to collaborate in a healing-centered, community-based environment. • Culturally responsive and respectful approach to diverse lived experiences. • Reliable, punctual, and organized with excellent follow-through. • Passion for the mission of Homeboy Art Academy: healing, transformation, and empowerment through the arts.Pay Range $31-$33 an hour dfBePoBSPC