What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Young Musicians Unite?
ABOUT YOUNG MUSICIANS UNITE: Young Musicians Unite believes that every student deserves access to music education regardless of their socio-economic background. We collaborate with schools to provide free music education, which has been proven to inspire personal development, foster a sense of community, and prepare our future leaders. Serving 9,062 students across 61 Miami-Dade schools in 2024-2025, Young Musicians Unite (YMU) is the only in-school music education program for grades 5-12 among 110 nonprofit music organizations in the county. YMU focuses on strengthening music education in Title I schools, ensuring students in underserved communities have access to high-quality instruction and opportunities.
Learn about YMU - www.ymu.org
Position Overview:
YMU seeks an innovative Graphic Designer to create compelling visual designs that enhance our brand and support marketing initiatives. Working with the Marketing team, you will produce digital and print assets for events, social media, email campaigns, and promotional materials while ensuring consistent branding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design digital/print assets using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Prepare files for pre-press and coordinate printing with subcontractors.
- Develop creative concepts for events, merchandise, and fundraising; maintain an organized library of design assets.
- Collaborate with internal teams on creative strategies; support video editing, motion graphics, and social media content (preferred).
- Design on brand visuals for the specialized marketing efforts for YMU’s Arts Access Miami project.
- Create engaging presentation decks and marketing materials to support sponsorships, donor outreach, and program initiatives.
- Ensure accessibility and consistency across all visual assets, optimizing designs for various platforms and audiences.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field (preferred) with a strong portfolio.
- Mandatory proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with Canva, InDesign, video editing, and social media content creation is a plus.
Skills & Qualities:
- Advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop, with solid knowledge of typography, color theory, and branding.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Basecamp.
- Passion for music education, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to info@ymu.org.
Additionally, please complete the Testlify Graphic Designer Adaptability Test: https://candidate.testlify.com/invite/ESbZ_neov .
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary: Negotiable based on experience, skills and results
- Workers Comp - Florida law requires Employers to obtain workers compensation insurance.
- Under our worker’s compensation policy, employees are compensated for occupationally incurred injuries.
- Healthcare - YMU offers a healthcare plan to new employees starting the 1st of the month after employment begins. This plan is partially funded by YMU.
- 10 Days paid vacation (this increases over time)
- 18 Days paid time off for holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Miami, FL 33142 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Miami, FL 33142: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000