Fast Facts

Think Together is seeking a Graphic Designer to create and manage various design projects while ensuring brand consistency for their nonprofit organization, focusing on educational programs for children.

Responsibilities: Design effective graphic materials for social media, online advertising, and print while collaborating with the Marketing department and managing project timelines.

Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, print production experience, strong design skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field with 3-5 years of experience in a design role.

Location: Santa Ana, CA, US

Compensation: $68640 - $70000 / Annually

Overview

Graphic DesignerFounded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!General Purpose of the Job:

Executing a variety of Graphic Design pieces while preserving the brand identity for Think Together and its business affiliate, Orenda, and the development and implementation of collateral to support the mission and strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Sr. Graphic Designer and other members of the Marketing and Communications department in creating effective graphic designs for a variety of applications including but not limited to: social media, print and online advertising, printed materials, posters and signage, website assets, email communications and fundraising materials.
• Managing the individual aspects of each design project, including obtaining the necessary approvals and making revisions as needed in a deadline-driven environment.
• Working with internal team to support campaign executions in collaboration with other departments.
• Must be able to design pieces that communicate effectively to several different audiences.
• Maintaining Marketing and Communications storage and sharing platforms updated with approved files as well as performing regular updates on org-wide libraries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Graphic Designer and inherent in the position.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain highest degree of confidentiality
• Comply with organization policies and follow procedures

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field required.
• Minimum 3-5 years graphic design experience in an agency, education, or private industry.
• Computer skill set that includes strong proficiency with the Macintosh operating system, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, any additional applications a plus.
• Experience in print production, photo retouching, graphic design and layout are essential.
• A thorough understanding of file preparation and quality control on press checks for offset printing.
• Strong evidence of creativity, innovation, and vision as it pertains to marketing materials.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in interacting with both vendors and internal clients.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Satisfactory Tuberculosis Test

Computer and Equipment Skills:

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Word Processing
• Email
• Use of typical office equipment
• DSLR camera

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range $68,640-$70,000

This is the targeted compensation for the position. A range of factors, including but not limited to; location, skills, experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.