Graphic Designer

Do you want to use your powerful design skills for social justice? Do you have a proven knack for righting what’s wrong in the world with your creativity and visual arts? Do you want to be part of an agency team that has the honor of working with brilliant changemakers? If so, Mighty Engine is looking for you. We seek someone who is not only strategic, hardworking, and resourceful, but also someone who’s demonstrated they are passionate about vital causes. RESPONSIBILITIES Understand designated accounts to help Mighty Engine continually exceed client expectations. Research branding and communications efforts and prepare insightful analysis briefs on findings. Contribute compelling ideas during our “creative” brainstorming and strategy sessions. Create powerful design solutions for print, environmental, videography and digital products, including for social media marketing and advertising, following brand guidelines and supervision from the art director. REQUIREMENTS As our clients are exclusively non-profit, cause-focused boundary-breakers, candidates must have a demonstrated passion for social justice and life experiences that ground this passion for a better world. Superb graphic design skills and interpersonal communications, including an appreciation for the interplay between copy and visuals, near-compulsive organizational skills and attention to detail. Fearless and curious about researching, learning and sharing new things. Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Canva. Know-how in digital illustration or motion graphics strongly preferred. Proven ability to follow print and digital specifications and prepare final files for printer release. Working knowledge of Google Apps and Zoom. Confidence to work effectively with a fast-paced, supportive team, continuously prioritizing daily efforts in delivering a high volume of products and services—quickly and with quality. Ability to work independently, but always along with a team that is extremely talented, expressive about their viewpoints, caring and respectful of one another and willing to step up when called. Upbeat positive attitude to contribute to the positive energy of the team. Demonstrated interest in leveraging the power of branding, marketing, advertising, social media, multimedia, consumer and industry trends for good. Agency experience preferred. EDUCATION Minimum two years of graphic design school or equivalent experience. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Mighty Engine values diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should send all of the following documents in one email to Jennifer Krout, our operations director, at jennifer@themightyengine.com: cover letter (including salary requirements), resume and design samples or link to a portfolio.