Junior Graphic Designer | Breakthrough T1D

Job Description

About the job : Junior Graphic Designer

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community — breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment — we’re empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

We seek a creative and motivated Junior Graphic Designer to join our team. As a Junior Graphic Designer, you will collaborate with our marketing and communications team to create visually compelling designs that communicate our mission, programs, and initiatives to various stakeholders.

• Create visually appealing designs for a variety of print and digital materials including brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics, infographics, newsletters, presentations, and website assets.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines and maintain consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all materials.
• Work closely with the creative team to understand project requirements, goals, and target audience, and collaborate on creative concepts and design solutions.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders to refine designs and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Help maintain and organize digital assets and design files.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Perform basic photo editing and manipulation tasks.
• Work within project management software to review tasks and briefs for projects.

Qualifications : Junior Graphic Designer

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
• Up to 2 years of professional design experience or relevant internships (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).
• Non-profit and/or fundraising event/campaign experience a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of project management systems.
• A strong current portfolio showcasing a variety of design skills and creative thinking.
• Basic understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and branding.
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and grow as a designer.
  

Target salary range: $50,000 – $65,000 based on experience

Essential Functions : Junior Graphic Designer

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.