Part Time/Freelance Graphic Designer

Position Overview:
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in New York is currently looking for a designer Part Time or Freelance, starting on May 15, 2023. The successful candidate will be dedicated to producing work with close attention to artistic and typographic detail in a fast-paced environment. Projects include brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, postcards, social media posts, web banners, building signage, photographing FIAF events, and video editing.

About FIAF:

FIAF is a multi-disciplinary educational and cultural organization located in midtown Manhattan. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, FIAF is committed to providing our audience and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. We are a welcoming and inclusive community for all ages and all backgrounds, where people can meet, learn, and explore the richness of our heritages and share discoveries. We strive to amplify voices and build bridges from the entire francophone world to New York and beyond. FIAF has an extensive Language Center offering hundreds of French classes, a French Library, and cultural programs ranging from cinema and performing arts to visual arts and social event programs.

Responsibilities:

• Managing deadline driven schedules
  1. Helping to organize the design projects calendar
  2. Meeting weekly deadlines for projects and proactively sharing status updates with Design Manager, VP, and wider Marketing team
• Collaborating with the Design Manager, VP, and Marketing team to develop creative concepts and designs
• Designing various marketing materials, including posters, postcards, social media posts, and web banners
• Use a range of media including photography, typography, illustration, animation, videography and graphic design.
• Editing video content for website, ads, and social media
• Presenting work to internal Marketing team members and other teams, as needed
• Creating PDFs and printed hard copy “proofs” of designs to share for internal approvals
• Attending FIAF events and taking photos for social media and future use
• General office duties in support of the design team

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design + 2 years minimum of experience
• Advanced experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Knowledge of Flash, Dreamweaver, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro
• Strong skills in motion design and photography are a strong plus
• Strong attention to detail, well-organized and able to multi-task, changing gears when necessary
• Deep experience and comfort with using Mac operation systems
• Strong attention to typography
• Knowledge of French required

FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.