Homeboy Industries · 3 months ago
Graphic Designer Homeboy Art Academy
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31/hr - $33/hr
3+ years expHomeboy Industries is dedicated to supporting formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations through the Homeboy Art Academy. The Graphic Designer will use their creative expertise to contribute to arts education and community healing, focusing on storytelling and transformation through design.
Training
Responsibilities
Create visual text and imagery concepts by hand or using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate
Develop layouts, illustrations, logos, branding, and production design for events, advertisements, brochures, magazines, and other media
Design for web, digital, and social media platforms
Collaborate with formerly gang-involved and system-impacted populations to support their graphic design needs as part of the Creative Economy track
Support curriculum development that connects graphic design with transferable career skills
Assist Art Navigators and staff with production, space design, and creative needs
Communicate in advance (day of or day before) if unable to attend work
Schedule vacation in advance to ensure coverage and coordination
Arrive on time and maintain consistent attendance
Participate in staff meetings as required
Qualification
Required
Self-taught designers with strong transferable skill sets encouraged to apply
Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience with a portfolio demonstrating expertise across print, digital, and branding
Knowledge of arts education and healing through arts practices
Experience with culturally responsive and restorative, community-based education
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (BA) or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field preferred
Company
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2MKey Investors
Bank of MontrealERK Foundation
2025-10-28Grant· $2M
2025-09-03Grant
Leadership Team
Shirley Torres
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Delgado
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2026-01-07
2025-12-10
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