Graphic Designer (Part Time)

About UAP

UAP | Urban Art Projects believes incredible things don't just happen; they're created, nurtured, believed in. Spanning art, architecture, design, environments, and everything in between, UAP works with artists and creatives to make incredible things all over the world. We engage in all aspects of the delivery process, from curatorial services and design development, through to fabrication and installation. To learn more about the company, please visit our website www.uapcompany.com.

About the Role

• We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join UAP's global Marketing & Communications team based at either our Los Angeles studio.
• This is a hands-on creative role supporting how UAP presents its projects, capabilities, ideas, and people to audiences around the world. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications team and colleagues across the business, the Junior Graphic Designer will help translate information and project stories into clear, engaging, and beautifully considered visual communications.
• The role will work across a wide range of outputs—from credentials presentations and new business pitches to project case studies, digital content, publications, and external and internal communications.
• We are looking for someone at the beginning of their design career (fresh graduate or 1 year of experience) who has strong design fundamentals, an eye for detail, and an interest in art, architecture, design, and the process of making. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone curious, collaborative, and eager to develop their skills within a global creative business.
• You must be able to work in a team environment and be independent, motivated, enthusiastic, and creative.
• This is a part-time position, ideally 3 days per week, with the opportunity to extend to 4 days in the future. Salary will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on skills, and the agreed number of working days.

What You'll Be Working On

Presentations, Pitches & New Business

• Support the development of visually compelling presentations, credentials documents, and new business pitches for UAP's global and regional teams.
• Work with Marketing, Business Development and project teams to translate information into clear layouts, diagrams, infographics and visual narratives.
• Adapt presentations for different audiences, including artists, architects, galleries, developers, cultural institutions and public-sector clients.

Project & Brand Storytelling

• Help tell the stories behind UAP's projects from the artist's initial idea through design, engineering, fabrication and installation.
• Develop project case studies, capability documents, and other materials that communicate UAP's expertise through strong combinations of imagery, typography, and information.
• Develop a strong understanding of UAP's brand and ensure its visual identity is applied consistently across communications.

Marketing & Communications: Design materials for a variety of channels, including but not limited to:

• Communication activities and campaigns
• Social media content
• Newsletters
• Publications and brochures
• Internal communications
• Thought leadership and research initiatives
• Support the Marketing & Communications team with day-to-day creative requirements across UAP's global regions and partner businesses

Brand Management & Creative Production

• Apply UAP's visual identity consistently while finding creative ways to keep communications fresh and relevant.
• Maintain organized working files, templates, and design assets so materials can be efficiently shared and adapted by teams globally.
• Support the continued development of templates, guidelines and tools that make it easier for teams across UAP to communicate consistently.

Partner Brand Support: While UAP will be the primary focus of this role, the Junior Graphic Designer will occasionally support other partner businesses within the wider group (Art Makers &Co). This may include adapting presentations, credentials, marketing collateral, digital content, and other communications to meet the needs and visual identities of individual businesses.

What We're Looking For

We are open to recent graduates and early-career designers excited to develop their skills in a global creative environment. Professional experience is welcome but not essential—we are equally interested in your portfolio, ideas, curiosity, and potential.

• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated skills and portfolio.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design fundamentals, creative thinking, and visual storytelling. This can include academic, personal and professional work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, composition and image selection.
• Confidence working with presentation tools such as PowerPoint or others, and with an ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging visual communications.
• Familiarity with Figma and other collaborative design and digital tools.
• An interest in marketing technology and emerging digital platforms, including tools that can improve creative workflows, content development, collaboration, and efficiency.
• Comfortable learning and experimenting with new technologies, including AI-enabled creative and productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and consistency.
• Efficient and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable in receiving feedback, asking questions, and developing ideas with others.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to learn.
• An interest in art, architecture, design, culture, and the built environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin language skills would be an advantage, particularly given UAP's global operations and work across China and the wider Asia region.

Minimum Requirements

• Design experience gained through academic study, internships, personal projects, or professional practice, ideally demonstrating an interest in art, architecture, design, or related creative industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related degree preferred.
• Strong portfolio with engaging designs and examples of finished art demonstrating an understanding of brand systems and a refined typographic sensibility is required for consideration.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Figma (or similar) on PC and MAC platforms.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

UAP is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Please include your resume, cover letter, and link to your portfolio in your application.

Once we have successfully received your application, we will be assessing your qualifications in due course and will be appointing the successful candidate once received.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, we will contact only those shortlisted. Should you not be successful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file for future reference, and we would encourage you to apply for any suitable roles we may advertise in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position.