Graphic Designer (Contracted)

Job Announcement: Graphic Designer/Artist Department: Exhibits Position: Contracted Reports to: Executive Director Location: San Diego, CA About: The AjA Project is a nonprofit organization headquartered in San Diego, California, that utilizes photography-based educational programs to transform the lives of displaced youth. Utilizing participatory photography methods, AjA’s after-school and in-school programs encourage youth to think critically about their identities, increase their social capacities and see themselves as agents of personal and social transformation. Since its founding in 2000, AjA has provided long-term, community-based programming for over 1,300 displaced youth, and has shared their visual narratives with over 1 million viewers. In 2008, AjA received the prestigious Coming Up Taller award for excellence in youth programming, an award presided over by the President of the United States’ Committee for the Arts and Humanities.

• Conceptualize public art-works based on student voice and site specific constraints • Design and present proposal to AjA team for input and collaboration • Conceptualize gallery and/or travelling exhibits for alternative spaces and formats • Create an artist rendering and mockup for each exhibit opportunity • Work closely with exhibit site staff to coordinate exhibit logistics and installation • Design, coordinate and produce any marketing or advertising materials for AjA events, exhibitions, campaigns, etc. • Assist with other design projects as requested • Expert knowledge of design programs such as CS5.5 (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) • Knowledge of typography and experience in photo editing Requirements: • Minimum of two years experience in graphic design • Experience quoting and managing print jobs, as well as working with printers • Associate of Arts degree or related field

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform tasks which involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work on a regular basis. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Application Procedure: Application Deadline: Open until filled. Please submit a thoughtful cover letter, resume and work sample to: comments@ajaproject.org with “Graphic Designer/Artist” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins. The AjA Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or age.

Justin Apger