Wingo NYC
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Social Justice Job at Wingo NYC in New York
Wingo NYC, New York, NY, United States, 10261
We are Wingo NYC – a fundraising, events, and digital communications agency with nearly 30 years of furthering the missions of 300+ nonprofit organizations fighting for social, cultural and environmental justice. We are a growing team of 16 creatives, producers, designers, and relationship builders who understand our work as a form of advocacy, a way to create community and change.
This is a great opportunity for a designer who wants to use their talents to create social change. This full-time staff position will create and manage graphic design for our nonprofit clients. The job includes print, social and web design, from concept to production all related to nonprofit marketing. The designer will work closely with client managers and events staff and report to the Senior Graphic Designer.
Duties:
Work with clients to discern and ideate design direction and implementation of complete design process including concept, drafts, feedback and approvals, and publishing
Design and produce materials for Wingo NYC clients including but not limited to: Graphics for digital campaigns
Digital assets for social media
Animated online graphics
Logo and branding creation
Email appeals and promotions
Special event invitations and collateral
Direct mail and e-newsletters
Annual and impact reports
Case statements
Printed brochures and stewardship materials
Websites and webpage design
Work closely with printer and mail house, bid jobs and work with client to understand bid, printing process and manage timeline.
The ideal candidate:
1-2 years graphic design experience who can fill this role with competence, grace and humor
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects)
Competency in social media
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment/ability to manage multiple projects and clients
Excellent customer service/client engagement skills
Passion for social justice and furthering the missions of nonprofit organizations
Ability and desire to work with diverse people
Experience working with nonprofit organizations
Self-starter, takes initiative, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Impeccable eye for detail
Ability to be flexible and pivot
Be able to work evenings periodically for client special events
Hours and Compensation
Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM (option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays)
The starting annual salary range for this position based in our sun-filled office in New York City is $50,000 to $55,000, depending on experience. Wingo NYC is a positive work environment with wonderful colleagues and clients.
Benefits include fifteen days paid time off plus additional end-of-year office closure days, eleven holidays, five sick days, $550 per month towards health insurance, and access to dental and vision insurance, commuter benefits, 401(k) and more.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a letter of interest and link to your portfolio to jobs@wingo.nyc, and let us know why working at Wingo, with our clients, is a good fit for you. Check out our website wingo.nyc to see more about us and our clients.
Wingo NYC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, criminal record, or any other status protected by applicable law.