Junior Graphic Designer

Team Rubicon’s Brand and Communication Department is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer. The Junior Graphic Designer will support the development of top-notch creative for our stakeholders, serving volunteer communications leaders across the country, fulfilling request from TR’s partners, and designing integrated marketing campaigns and collateral. This will require the ability to capture and push TR’s visual identity forward to meet the needs of a rapidly growing international humanitarian organization. The Junior Graphic Designer will be responsible for serving as a creative resource for the brand and communications team and partner with colleagues from across the organization. 

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Senior Graphic Designer and is based out of TR’s National Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. 

Duties: 

• Create original designs for several mediums, including but not limited to print, digital, large-scale events, out of home, and apparel 
• Use graphic design skills, imagination, and invention to create compelling designs across brand initiatives  
• Serve as an ambassador to our staff on all matters related to brand, design, creative, and related skills. Work to integrate and advise on feedback received. 
• Maintain clean assets that can easily be shared with other designers 
• Assist the team in refreshing and extending brand standards and design templates 
• Ensure all projects are delivered on deadline, and in line with Team Rubicon’s brand vision 
• Ensure proper handover of art files to vendors and internal departments 
• Develop and participate in creative concepting and execution across a wide range of work from: online/offline fundraising, brand awareness, volunteer recruitment, training courses, and events 

Experience and Background: 

• 2-3 years of professional experience working in a creative environment (e.g., ad agency, in-house creative team, startup marketing) 
• A strong track record of building cross functional relationships and working in collaborative environments  
• Strong design skills including typography, layout, photo editing and compositing 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and presentation software (PPT, Keynote)
• Familiarity with team-based project management software (e.g., Asana) and web software (e.g. WordPress) a bonus 
• Preferred education: Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts 

Special Requirements:  

• This is a full time, in-office position based out of Los Angeles, CA and provides a flexible & non-traditional work schedule (relocation expenses not provided)    

Job Type:  

• Full-time, salary, exempt 

Job Tier:  

• Associate 

Pay Range: 

• $62,400 - $63,000 per year 

Cultural Principles: 

• Mission First, Greyshirt Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first 
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great 
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity 
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation 
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need 
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise 
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship 

Perks of the Team: 

• Unlimited PTO  
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% (No vesting requirement) 
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents 
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences 
• Annual National Volunteer Leadership Conference  
• Annual Staff Leadership Conference  
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice 
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays) 
• Fully stocked kitchens and frequent catered lunches 
• In-office gym 

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. 

Learn more about Team Rubicon: 

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org 
• Facebook:  Facebook.com/TeamRubicon 
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon 

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.