About the Role
Shalom Austin is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join their marketing team. This role involves designing a wide range of visual assets for various departments and publications, including event signage, print materials, social graphics, digital campaigns, and their quarterly magazine, The Jewish Outlook. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller who cares deeply about community and enjoys creating clean, engaging visuals.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging print materials including brochures, event program booklets, mailers, flyers, banners, apparel, and large-format signage from concept to print-ready delivery.
- Design digital assets for social media, email campaigns, web pages, and digital displays.
- Help lay out and produce the quarterly magazine, working closely with the marketing team to ensure a polished final print and digital publication.
- Ensure all visual assets reflect brand guidelines, maintaining consistency, quality, and a cohesive look across departments.
- Work directly with program leads and the marketing team to brainstorm concepts, take project briefs, and turn requests into visual work.
- Prepare print-ready artwork, select paper stocks/specs, and coordinate with print vendors to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time.
- Keep the digital asset library well-organized and easily accessible for the team.
- Provide supplemental photography coverage for events, programs, marketing initiatives, and social media campaigns when needed.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of hands-on graphic design experience (in-house, agency, or non-profit/association background is a plus).
- A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Art, or a related field—OR an equivalent portfolio showing strong design experience.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and comfortable using Canva for quick-turn assets and team templates.
- Solid understanding of typography, print pre-press processes, color management (CMYK vs. RGB), and working with external print vendors.
- Comfort handling multiple design projects at once, managing time well, and meeting deadlines in a steady workflow (experience with tools like Monday.com is a bonus).
- Strong communication skills with an open, receptive approach to design feedback and team collaboration.
- Comfortable working on Mac OS and familiar with standard workplace software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, basic WordPress/web management tools).
- Photography and/or videography experience preferred.
- Successful candidates may be subject to a background check.
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Canva
- Typography
- Print pre-press processes
- Color management
- Working with print vendors
- Time management
- Communication
- Mac OS
- Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
- WordPress/web management tools
- Photography
- Videography
Location
- Greater Austin resident
Work Type
- Full-time
- Salaried
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Art, or related field, or equivalent portfolio
Salary/Compensations
- $53,000 to $55,000
Benefits
- FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center
- Discounts on programs, including personal training
- Opportunities for training and continuing education
- Outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna (company pays over 80% of the premium cost for the base plan)
- Option to contribute to a 403(b) with company match
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- 18 days of paid time off in the first year
- More than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays off
- Up to a 50% discount for children in the early childhood program (as enrollment allows)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexibility in work schedule
About the Company
- Shalom Austin is a growing organization focused on making a difference in the community.
Equal Opportunity
- All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
