Greater Somerset County YMCA · 15 hours ago
Creative Assistant (Graphic Design)
Basking Ridge,NJ,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGreater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities. They are seeking a Creative Assistant to support the Marketing & Communications team through graphic design production for various marketing materials.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Support the production of marketing and communication materials across print and digital platforms, including flyers, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, presentations, forms, and basic web assets
Assist with preparing files for print and digital distribution, ensuring accuracy, formatting, and adherence to YMCA brand standards
Make routine design updates, revisions, resizing, and versioning based on provided direction and established templates
Organize and maintain creative files, assets, and templates within shared digital systems (SharePoint and related platforms)
Support the Senior Creative Director with project coordination tasks, including tracking revisions, organizing feedback, and preparing materials for review
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team members to meet deadlines and support campaign execution
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
0–2 years of professional or internship experience in graphic design or visual communications
Digital portfolio of relevant design work. (Please submit link when applying.)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Familiarity with basic print production concepts (file setup, bleeds, resolution, formats)
Comfort using Microsoft 365 tools and shared file systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established brand guidelines
Ability to receive direction, manage feedback, and complete tasks efficiently
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid pivots; a proactive problem-solver who enjoys a brisk pace
Demonstrates a growth mindset, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn and every teammate as a potential collaborator
Preferred
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field preferred; comparable professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Benefits
FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Company
Greater Somerset County YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Carcieri
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ardaman Singh, SHRM-CP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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