Overview
Kindred Curiosity is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to support its mission of building a community for women of the Asian Diaspora in the Bay Area. This role will be crucial in transforming our organization’s vision into compelling visual content across various platforms. Additionally, these designs will help promote Kindred Curiosity’s events and programs, and amplify the stories and voices of Asian Diaspora women. This role involves close collaboration with our existing graphic designer and our marketing team to drive engagement, spread awareness, and build a strong brand identity.
* Please note that a portfolio link and resume are mandatory for your application to be accepted and reviewed.*
- Estimated time commitment: Ranging from 15-20 hours per month
- Volunteer term will go until December 2025
- Location: SF Bay Area or Remote
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2024
Note: While we are seeking a candidate with the qualifications listed below, we are open to considering junior graphic designers who may not meet all the specified qualifications but demonstrate strong potential and enthusiasm for our mission. If you are a junior designer with a passion for our work and a strong portfolio, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Brand & Design
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity
- Develop visually captivating graphics for digital and print media, including social media posts, event flyers, newsletters, and website content.
- Maintain and enhance our visual identity across all materials, ensuring consistency and impact in every design.
- Use trend intelligence and knowledge of historical and current markets when designing and executing specific classifications
Collaboration
- Close collaboration with our existing graphic designer and our marketing team to drive engagement, spread awareness, and build a strong brand identity
- Provide creative input and innovative ideas to enhance our visual storytelling and audience engagement.
- Incorporate feedback from team members and stakeholders to refine designs, ensuring they meet project deadline
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience (academic and/or professional) with Figma and other design tools (i.e. Canva)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and articulate design concepts
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
Nice to haves
- Passionate about growing a community for women of Asian Diaspora
- Curious about Asian Diaspora experiences
- 1-2 years of experience in professional graphic design, preferably with a creative or marketing agency
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Experienced with project management tools (ie ClickUp, Asana)
What is Kindred Curiosity?
Kindred Curiosity is a San Francisco Bay Area-based organization. We are buildinga network led by Women of Asian Diaspora driven by curiosity to seek, share, and listen to experiences as a catalyst to take action to become who they want to be.
Our Vision: Create a world of innovators driven by their endless curiosity
Our Mission: To relentlessly pursue who we aspire to be by being endlessly curious.
Our Values: Discovery, Humility, Resilience, and Vulnerability