Us in a nutshell

Developed at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Mightier believes in empowering every child to be their best self. Mightier is a child-centered, evidence-based, digital program that uses biometric feedback so children learn, practice, and apply lifelong coping skills through game-based play. With both online and offline activities, Mightier supports the development of the whole child so that kids can live healthier, happier lives. Mightier is clinically proven to help kids ages 6 to 14 prepare for life’s big emotions. To date, more than 2.5 million games have been played on the Mightier app by more than 100,000 kids.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a creative individual with experience in Graphic Design with some Illustration training. Ideal candidates would be able to produce a range of materials including social posts, infographics, one pagers, activity sheets, branded material designs, and slide decks. For examples of our brand and range of creative output visit our facebook page. Experience in motion graphics, video editing, and/or game design, though not mandatory, would be greatly beneficial. We’re looking for the ability to take rough ideas from start to finish, apply graphic design best practices and latest trends, researching approaches, asking questions, and applying critical thought to come up with creative ways to communicate ideas and feelings to customers. A strong sense of composition, typography, color theory, and attention to detail are necessary, as well as familiarity with vector-based asset creation using tools such as Adobe Illustrator. Familiarity with Figma is encouraged, but not required.

This is a contract position with a potential path to full-time based on company growth and needs. Ideally candidates would be available for a few meetings per week within our 9am-5pm EST working hours. Total hours would depend on availability and rates. As this is a junior to mid-level position candidates can expect mentorship and feedback on work. This role will report to Mightier’s Creative Director and act as a member of the broader Creative Team. This should be an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in contributing to the promotion and creation of mental health products that help kids and families.

Things You'll Do

• Design static image posts that align with our brand and messaging objectives
• Design infographics, flyers, and postcards for kids, caregivers, and business audiences
• Contribute to game-based activities and crafts in the form of downloadable printables
• Listen, process, and act on feedback provided by creative and marketing team members
• Create materials that align with existing brand guidelines, while also finding ways to improve and evolve our brand approach
• Organize your source materials and final assets, updating tasks via task management tools (JIRA)
• Work within our project process, checking on and updating tasks in a timely fashion
• Add polish and fun to our materials with playful illustrations or augmentation of stock art

What You’ll Need

• 1 to 3 years of experience
• An online portfolio demonstrating Graphic Design and Illustration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with quick project turn around
• Critical thinking skills, be able to take an idea and run with it
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative suite, specifically Illustrator
• Desire to improve and grow through feedback and critique
• Self motivation and time management skills
• Good communication and self-organizing skills
• Attention to detail for color, composition, typography, and message
• Orientation towards team-work and collaboration

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with Figma
• Experience in Motion Graphic
• Experience with Video Editing
• Study or experience in Marketing
• Experience with Indesign and designing for print
• Game Design experience or interest
• Printable activity design for children
• Video production experience

Work Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States