Graphic Designer

Description

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation 

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $53,000 to $55,000.

About the Job 

Are you a visual storyteller who loves bringing ideas to life through great design? We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join the Shalom Austin marketing team. 

In this role, you’ll work alongside a passionate, collaborative group of storytellers, marketers, and creators. You’ll design everything from event signage and print materials to social graphics and digital campaigns across various departments of Shalom Austin, including, but not limited to, Dell JCC membership, health, fitness and wellness, Jewish culture and engagement, JCamps summer camp, afterschool programs, and our Early Childhood Program preschool. A highlight of the role also includes designing our printed quarterly magazine, The Jewish Outlook. If you enjoy variety in your day, care deeply about community, and enjoy turning ideas into clean, engaging visuals, we’d love to meet you.

The is a full-time, salaried position. We are seeking a local Greater Austin resident. This position is hybrid, requiring at least two days per week in the office and attending other events or programs outside of working hours as needed. 

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and 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 our quarterly magazine, working closely with the marketing team to ensure a polished final print and digital publication. 
• Ensure all visual assets reflect our 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 our digital asset library (logos, photos, templates, fonts, and finished files) 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 your 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. 

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.  
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you. 
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays. 
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.  
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.  

Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.