We're looking for a creative, curious Designer to join the marketing team at Old Town School of Folk Music. The ideal candidate will help bring our programming and brand to life – supporting classes, concerts, workshops, festivals and special events through compelling visuals to connect with the diverse communities we serve. Responsibilities include general marketing and advertising brand support, print production, and digital marketing content creation.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of professional design experience, preferably in marketing, creative agency, or non-profit settingsSkills/Competencies:
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Strong portfolio demonstrating:
-- Print collateral design (e.g., brochures, posters, annual reports)
-- Digital asset creation for web and social media platforms
-- Layout design for various publication types
-- Hybrid content across media merging visual storytelling with persuasive text
-- Content utilizing illustrations and typography
-- Brand identity development
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)
Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and ability to create designs that meet these guidelines
Experience with responsive design principles and ability to adapt designs for various screen sizes and devices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to:
--Clearly articulate design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
--Write clear and concise design briefs and project updates
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Skills/Competencies:
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for effective collaboration with web development team
Experience with Figma or Sketch, motion graphics and video design tools such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation: $48,000 - $51,000, non-exempt role
Please note this is a full-time, hourly position with some nights and weekends required.
If interested, please apply through our Career Center.
