Pay Rate: $20-$22/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is currently looking for a part-time Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate should enjoy pushing the limits of their creative skills while preserving the brand and adhering to Y national graphics. This position is part of an award-winning marketing team and will work with local branches and programs.

This role is based out of the Association Office, located in the Saratoga Springs YMCA (West Avenue), with a flexible Monday-Friday schedule (24-28 hours/week). (This position is NOT remote.)

Online portfolio is a must. Please include URL on resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create fresh and exciting design concepts and materials for promotional campaigns
• Design concepts includes print, outdoor as well as interactive
• Manage creative projects from conception to completion
• Identify and design creative resources, such as templates and print ads, to support the promotion/marketing efforts of Y branches
• Actively participate in brainstorm and strategy sessions designed to introduce new ideas on how to increase membership and engagement
• Work with vendor partners, including print vendors and third-party agencies, as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or Fine Arts or its equivalent and 2+years relevant experience
• Advanced experience in current graphic design software; Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• General website content management and template design programs like Canva are a plus
• Experience working within graphic standards and producing results driven graphic designs
• Ability to work on and manage multiple concurrent projects, support several clients and work well under pressure
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, quality work is a must
• Ability to design for all mediums including digital, interactive, outdoor and print

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.