Graphic Designer
About Young Musicians Unite
Established in 2013, Young Musicians Unite (YMU) is a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every young person has access to music education, regardless of socioeconomic background. We partner with schools to provide free music programming that inspires personal development, builds creative and collaborative skills, and prepares students to become community leaders.
YMU supports over 16,000 students across more than 100 schools. We are a fast-moving, innovative organization, constantly evolving, thinking outside the box, and raising the bar for what's possible in music education. Transforming Lives & Communities Through Music.
Learn more at www.ymu.org
Position Overview
Young Musicians Unite is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to bring our brand to life across every platform and audience.
This role is responsible for designing high-quality print and digital marketing materials that elevate YMU's visibility, engage donors and supporters, inspire students and families, and promote events, fundraising campaigns, and educational programs.
The ideal candidate has exceptional design skills, understands both digital and print production, embraces AI-powered creative tools, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced nonprofit environment. This is an in-office position based in Miami, working closely with the Marketing team and other departments.
Key Responsibilities
Brand & Marketing Design
- Design compelling marketing materials that strengthen and maintain the YMU brand.
- Create a wide variety of print and digital assets, including:
- Event flyers
- Posters
- Brochures
- Annual reports
- Impact reports
- Booklets and magazines
- Signage
- Banners
- Invitations
- Presentation decks
- Merchandise (t-shirts, hats, promotional items)
- Social media graphics
- Email graphics
- Website graphics
- Digital advertisements
- Ensure all creative work aligns with YMU's brand standards and visual identity.
Print Production
- Prepare professional print-ready files for commercial production.
- Manage specifications for large-format printing, signage, promotional products, apparel, and publications.
- Work directly with print vendors to ensure quality, color accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Understand bleeds, trim, color profiles, file packaging, and production requirements.
Digital Design
- Optimize designs across web, email, social media, and digital advertising platforms.
- Resize and adapt creative assets for multiple channels.
- Design engaging visual content that supports fundraising, events, sponsorships, and community engagement.
Creative Collaboration
- Partner with the Marketing team to develop creative concepts and campaign visuals.
- Collaborate with internal departments to translate ideas into impactful visual communications.
- Maintain organized design files, templates, and asset libraries.
AI & Creative Innovation
- Leverage AI-powered creative tools to improve design workflows, generate concepts, edit images, create mockups, and increase productivity.
- Stay current on emerging design trends, AI technologies, and creative best practices.
- Use AI responsibly while maintaining originality, brand consistency, and high-quality design standards.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 3+ years of professional graphic design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across both print and digital design.
- Expert proficiency in:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Canva
- Claude Design
- Experience designing for both commercial print production and digital platforms.
- Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, branding, and visual storytelling.
- Experience preparing production-ready files for printers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to receive feedback and collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferred
- Experience using AI design tools such as Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Canva AI, Codex or similar creative technologies.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or other video editing software.
- Motion graphics or animation experience.
- Photography and basic photo editing skills.
- Video editing.
- Experience designing for nonprofit organizations, education, arts, or mission-driven brands.
Software Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign required)
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- Asana
- AI-powered creative tools such as Claude, Codex.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about creating meaningful work that supports education and community impact.
- Highly creative with strong conceptual thinking.
- Organized and dependable.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.
- Excited to explore new creative technologies and continuously improve their craft.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience
- Medical insurance (partially employer-paid)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Miami, Florida. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.
To Apply
Please email the following materials to [email protected]:
- Resume
- Portfolio showcasing both print and digital design work
- Brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in joining Young Musicians Unite
Culture Index Survey:
As part of our hiring process, all candidates are required to complete the Culture Index Survey. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes and helps us better understand your natural work style, communication preferences, problem-solving approach, and how your strengths align with the responsibilities of the role. There are no right or wrong answers—we simply ask that you answer honestly based on your natural tendencies. The survey is one component of our hiring process and is considered alongside your resume, portfolio, cover letter, qualifications, and interviews.
Please complete the survey using the link below before submitting your application:
https://go.cultureindex.com/p/r9XzgMuMviY9
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that applications will only be considered after all required materials, including the completed Culture Index Survey, have been received.
Young Musicians Unite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and celebrating diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
