Graphic Designer

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: the Center for Community Well-Being has been strengthening the foundations of the LA community for over 140 years. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social impact, the LA Y serves hundreds of thousands of Angelenos each year across its 29 centers. Our Marketing and Communications team is charged with telling the powerful story of the Y—building awareness, engagement, and support for our mission while driving membership growth and fundraising success.

Position Summary

The Graphic Designer will serve as a key creative resource for the entire Association, supporting all 30 YMCA Centers with the development of templates, email layouts, signage, and digital assets. This highly skilled designer will bring at least 8 years of professional design experience, with proven ability to manage complex workloads, meet deadlines, and deliver polished, on-brand communications.

The role requires not only technical design expertise but also visual communication strategy—understanding how to structure and scaffold visual content to maximize clarity and impact across diverse audiences. In addition, the Graphic Designer will support copywriting needs, ensuring all designs reflect the YMCA’s voice while telling the Y’s story in a compelling and mission-driven way.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Asset Development

• Create Association-wide design templates for flyers, presentations, email layouts, and other standardized communications.
• Design digital assets for social media, web, newsletters, and online campaigns.
• Develop signage, posters, banners, and other collateral to support Center and Association initiatives.
• Ensure all creative output reflects YMCA brand standards and resonates with diverse community audiences.
   

Brand & Communication Strategy

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to maintain a strong, consistent brand identity across all 30 Centers.
• Provide visual scaffolding for communications—structuring content for clarity, impact, and accessibility.
• Support copywriting and messaging alignment, ensuring visual design enhances the YMCA’s storytelling.

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing urgent Center requests with long-term Association priorities.
• Use project management systems (e.g., Monday.com) to track assignments and meet deadlines.
• Partner with marketing, membership, and fundraising teams to develop campaign collateral.

Quality Assurance & Innovation

• Review all creative assets for accuracy, brand consistency, and quality.
• Stay up to date on design best practices, accessibility standards, and digital marketing trends.
• Proactively contributes new creative ideas to improve communications effectiveness.
   

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years’ professional design experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficiency in Canva and experience designing for digital and social media platforms.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy for effective communication.
• Familiarity with email marketing design and platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Active Campaign).
• Strong copy editing and copywriting support skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy, including grammar, fact-checking, and design precision.
• Experience with signage, large-format printing, and digital campaigns a plus.
• Photography and videography skills are preferred but not required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.