Junior Art Director

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000.

What you’ll be responsible for:

You’ll serve as the primary design support for the day-to-day creative needs of JUF’s Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team. You will focus on adapting existing designs, resizing and versioning assets, and working within templates and brand guidelines to ensure materials are consistent, accurate, and on-brand. There is an opportunity to take on original design and light conceptual work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in production design who enjoys layout work, values consistency, and takes pride in polished, well-crafted materials.

What you’ll be doing :

• Adapt and resize existing creative for print, digital, social media, and email
• Work within established templates and follow brand guidelines to build deliverables such as event materials, social graphics, emails, and digital ads
• Apply design best practices, visual consistency, and typographic precision to a high volume of deliverables
• Approach each project with thoughtfulness and curiosity — reading carefully, spotting inconsistencies, and knowing when to raise questions or suggest improvements
• Prep final files for print and digital, ensuring accuracy, proper file setup, and adherence to brand standards
• Package and deliver print-ready files to both in-house and external printers, including clear specs (e.g., size, folds, bleeds, paper type); communicate as needed to ensure smooth production
• Collaborate with the project manager and project leads to keep deliverables organized and on time using our project management platform (Hive), while proactively communicating delays or roadblocks
• Stay organized and detail-focused while juggling multiple projects and deadlines
• Share work in internal creative reviews, apply feedback from creative leads, and apply lessons learned to future assignments
• Stay current on design, technology, and marketing trends that can inform and elevate your work
• Occasionally create new layouts or contribute conceptual work that reflects project briefs and internal goals, under guidance from senior creatives
• Ensure that designs align with the intended audience and support the strategic goals of each project
• Contribute positively to team brainstorms, design meetings, and creative critiques
• Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis

What you need to succeed :

• 2–4+ years of design or art direction experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; bonus points for experience with Dreamweaver, After Effects, or Premiere — or a willingness to learn
• Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint, for day-to-day communication and collaboration
• Knowledge of print and digital best practices, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners using correct production terminology
• Strong visual taste and the ability to develop creative, original design ideas that translate effectively across a variety of project types and align with the goals of each brief
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently while knowing when to seek input or clarification
• A great attitude, desire to make an impact, and enjoyment of working on a deadline alongside a close-knit team
• Additional knowledge of email HTML and social media trends is a plus

What you’ll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week (for most positions) on a hybrid basis.

Job Category: Union Eligible