Graphic Designer for Wave Blog
The team at Ripple Foundation is looking for a graphic designer for our Wave Blog. This team member will create a ripple effect to encourage creativity and education in youth through our programs that will help to shape the leaders of tomorrow. You will be responsible for creating original visual images to accompany each blog post to engage users to read.
What does Ripple Foundation do?
Ripple Foundation is a Canadian educational charity that is 100% volunteer-run. Ripple Foundation creates and delivers free community programs advocating creative literacy among children and youth. Current programs include:
- Kids Write 4 Kids – An annual writing contest for youth in grades 4-8. The net proceeds from these book sales are donated to the winner's charity of choice. Since 2012, nineteen young writers have become published authors serving as an inspiration for their peers.
- Write It Workshops – A creative writing program for grades 4-8 that focuses on improving the writing skills of children through fun, interactive activities through which participants are encouraged to find their voice and gain confidence in their choices as a writer.
- Wave Blog – Dedicated to amplifying the voices of young writers through the publication of posts written by youth in grades 8-12. Contributors get to share their experiences and thoughts on topics relevant to their peers. This platform strives to increase the public's awareness of young authors and their voices.
You can read more about it at ripplefoundation.ca
Interested in joining the Ripple family?
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and create visual images to accompany each blog post by utilizing photos, illustrations, or both
- Work with our editorial team to brainstorm creative images for each blog post
- Provide visual image to social media team to use for sharing
- Ensure everything you produce is high-quality, consistent, on-brand and beautiful
Qualifications:
- One or more years of experience as a graphic designer
- Proficiency in software to create visuals such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch, etc.…
- Creative and resourceful
- Familiar with websites to source free images
- Ability to work with team members to give and receive feedback
- Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, determine priorities, and work to deadlines
Estimated Volunteer Hours: 10 hours per month (unpaid)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Experience:
- graphic design: 3 years (required)
- Graphic Artists & Designers: 3 years (required)