Graphic Designer

SANDRA AND LEON LEVINE JCC

The Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center is a non-profit, social service agency founded upon Jewish ethics and values. The Center provides and initiates diversified social, educational, recreational and cultural programs within a Jewish setting. The JCC is a partner in serving the community, is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.

Qualifications/Attributes:

The Graphic Designer will work as part of an integrated team that produces graphics for all visual communication (marketing, social media posts, banners, special events, signage, logo creation, and more) based on a well-established brand created for the Levine JCC. The Marketing department, with input from the Graphic Designer, will determine the hourly schedule for this position and the Graphic Designer will need to be available on the days/times decided upon.

This position is an Independent Contractor role.  The position is part-time and will report to the Creative Director in our Marketing Department.

• Degree in Graphic Design.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional design/creative environment.
• Expert proficiency with Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Knowledge of printing processes required for the production of promotional materials including brochures, banners, signage and T-Shirt designs.
• A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure.
• Delivering graphics within deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, good organization and strong people skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Selection:

Please submit an electronic portfolio with application under upload additional files. If invited for an interview, the Graphic Designer may be asked to complete a task typical of the constant workflow experienced at the Levine JCC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

The Graphic Designer must:

Demonstrate skills in leadership, effective management strategies, and organization, creativity, and flexibility, excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills necessary to work with adults.

Possess knowledge of or willingness to learn, Judaic culture and traditions including but not limited to Jewish holidays, rituals, and customs.

Possess the ability to articulate the influences of Judaic culture on our programs to members and staff. Be sensitive to cultural differences, demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in work style, create a positive and harmonious workplace, effectively manage time and responsibilities, and understand individual leadership styles and their influence on the well-being of the department staff. Must also have the ability to work as part of a team with other staff members and JCC members. Must promote high standards of program excellence; resolve conflict effectively and demonstrate maturity as well as the ability to get along with a variety of people; respond effectively to constructive criticism and give constructive feedback to colleagues, and ensure that an environment which fosters maximum physical, social, cognitive and emotional development is developed and maintained. Must be able to approach each day with a customer centric mindset and be able to engage and promote ongoing relationships.