Graphic Illustrator and Project Coordinator
Vyynl
Part Time | Remote | New York City Metropolitan Area
About Vyynl Labs
Vyynl Labs empowers students to express their ideas using digital design software in a digital first world. The program equips students with essential skills to leverage digital tools effectively and creatively. Through interactive workshops, students develop leadership, teamwork, and computer literacy while engaging in artistic creation.
By the end of the program, participants design logos, posters, flyers, website templates, apparel graphics, environmental concepts, and branded visuals, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes.
Vyynl Labs fosters collaboration, confidence, and real world skill development, helping students achieve success both academically and socially while introducing them to careers in creative industries.
www.vyynl.org
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Role Overview
Vyynl Labs is seeking a part time Graphic Illustrator and Project Coordinator to support both creative execution and structured project delivery across our educational programs.
This is a remote position based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The role offers flexibility, with occasional coordination tied to school project timelines. The ideal candidate is a strong visual thinker who can produce high quality digital illustrations and character designs while also helping manage timelines, deliverables, and communication across projects.
This is not simply a design role. It is a creative leadership position within an educational environment.
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Compensation
Hourly Rate: $30 to $40 per hour
Compensation is based on experience, portfolio strength, and demonstrated project management capability.
This is a contract based, part time role with flexible scheduling aligned to active program cycles.
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Key Responsibilities
Creative and Illustration
• Create original digital illustrations and character designs for student programs, mascots, murals, and branded content
• Design graphics for logos, posters, flyers, social media, apparel, and environmental installations
• Edit and refine imagery for print production and digital use
• Translate concepts into visually compelling artwork aligned with Vyynl’s mission and design language
• Prepare production ready files for print, vinyl installation, and digital distribution
Project Coordination
• Support project timelines from concept through final delivery
• Track design milestones, revisions, and approvals
• Communicate with internal team members including Creative Director and Project Managers
• Help organize assets, naming conventions, and file management
• Ensure deadlines are met across multiple active school based projects
Educational Collaboration
• Work alongside instructors to develop age appropriate visual assets
• Support student design reviews and critiques when needed
• Maintain professionalism in school environments
• Align creative output with educational goals and DOE standards
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Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in digital illustration and character design
• Strong graphic design foundation including layout, typography, and color theory
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to prepare files for large format print and installation
• Strong image editing and production knowledge
• High attention to detail and creative problem solving ability
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience working in educational settings or with youth is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or related field preferred
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Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate for Vyynl is design led but systems oriented.
Creative yet disciplined.
Comfortable moving between artistic exploration and structured execution.
Able to manage multiple projects without losing clarity.
Passionate about using design as a tool for education and community impact.
At Vyynl, we value clarity over chaos.
Accountability over excuses.
Progress over perfection.
Honesty over ego.
www.vyynl.org
