Senior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Young Musicians Unite | Full-Time

Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer

About the OrganizationYoung 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

Young Musicians Unite 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 annually
• Health Insurance offered and partially covered by the organization.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Mission-aligned, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

To Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience, and one sample of a data-driven storytelling product (report, campaign, or equivalent) to ea@ymu.org / events@ymu.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person