Graphic Designer

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:

- Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;

- Conducting original research to evaluate what works—and what doesn’t; and

- Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.

Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org .

THE OPPORTUNITY

Neighborhood Safety Initiatives, a project of the Center, co-designs models for community-driven solutions that make safety and well-being accessible and sustainable.

Neighborhood Safety Initiatives (NSI) provides technical assistance and is a key implementation partner of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety (MAP) NeighborhoodStat, an initiative under the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Underway since 2015, MAP is a comprehensive strategy to enhance public safety and strengthen community well-being in 30 public housing developments across New York City. NeighborhoodStat, the operational centerpiece of MAP, is a community-based, problem-solving process grounded in the belief that public safety cannot exist without the public. It is an acknowledgment that safe and thriving neighborhoods require resident leadership, community and government support, and resources to produce sustainable change. To that end, NeighborhoodStat employs a series of local meetings that engage residents and MAP partners in sharing, analyzing, and using data to identify public safety priorities and the implementation of solutions. These meetings, the information they generate, and the actions that follow are an important part of MAP’s strategy to enhance accountability by providing residents and stakeholders with considerable resources and access to key decisionmakers.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager of Design, Neighborhood Safety Initiatives, is seeking a graphic designer who is committed to social justice and is excited to work with organizers and residents across the city to elevate community voices. This role will support the implementation of participatory design processes, public space transformation projects, action plan branding, communications, and reporting.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and Design Collateral and Communications Materials

- Work with NSI leadership, funder, and diverse stakeholders to create engaging design collateral and content including original illustrations, event flyers, infographics, data visualization, photographs, renders, plans, and more;

- Create vibrant and compelling templates (for flyers, banners, digital collateral, presentations, etc.) that can be customized according to each site’s needs;

- Provide support for the editing of communications and marketing materials such as event flyers, posters, one-pagers, postcards, pamphlets, banners, t-shirts, website materials, e-newsletters, and other promotional materials;

- Coordinate with the initiative’s organizers and residents’ teams to obtain relevant information required for the creation of design collateral, social media campaigns, marketing, and promotional materials;

- Coordinate with the initiative’s organizers and residents to envision graphic design campaigns.

Support the Communication Design of Residents Action Plans and Participatory Processes

- Support the content creation of communications materials for community projects which may include flyers, digital campaigns, and more;

- Support the creation of and editing of visuals for community participatory processes;

- Support the creation of visual content for permits;

- Support the creation and editing facilitation tools, training modules, engagement boards, and more.

Support the Implementation of Media Strategy

- Create and/or update external/internal presentation materials;

- Support the development of additional publications (blogs, videos) as needed;

- Pay exceptional attention to accuracy and editorial detail.

Visualizing the Initiative’s Impact

- Work with NSI leadership, funder, and diverse stakeholders to visualize the impact of the initiative through data visualization

Documentation and Administration

- Documents and participates in events and programs, including but not limited to, taking videos, photos, etc.;

- Create and organize photographs, marketing materials, and other documents;

- Collaborate with the design, operations, regional teams and other colleagues on campaigns and promotions, brainstorms, and other cross-team projects

- Attend relevant staff, communications, partner agency meetings and resident stakeholder team meetings and events as needed; and

- Perform additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

- The candidate will have a BA and a minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design;

- Knowledge of design skills and experience using Adobe programs including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a must;

- Proven success designing compelling materials that elevate community voices;

- Dedication and commitment to social justice issues with an equity lens;

- Proficient in Microsoft programs and Google Suite;

- Some level of experience in community engagement and creativity in developing new ways to reach the public;

- Candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented;

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders;

- Demonstrated capacity to identify and achieve project goals quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;

- Proven ability to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team;

- Ability to learn new tools and do self-guided work within a fast-paced environment;

- Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about accessibility in marketing materials and design;

- Experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp and/or GIS is a plus but not necessary;

- A strong work ethic and passion for collaborating with others;

- Ability to travel locally across all five boroughs as needed;

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

- The candidate carries all the necessary qualifications, is goal-oriented, highly organized, takes initiative, can work independently, follows through, and is a strong team player;

Position Type: Full-time hybrid, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, working some evening/weekend hours and possible holidays as needed.

Position Location:  Manhattan, NY with frequent travel to sites across all 5 boroughs.

Compensation:  The compensation range for this position is $61,800 - $74,160 and is commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.

At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.