Junior Graphic Designer

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Start date

August 2026

Job type

Full time

Salary

$45K/year plus benefits

About Scout

Scout is a Philadelphia-based design and development firm nationally recognized for transforming buildings into vibrant, community-driven spaces. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, Scout preserves the architectural character of existing structures while inviting in new creative, economic, and civic uses. Scout’s work demonstrates how adaptive reuse can be a powerful tool for cultural revitalization, affordability, and inclusive growth.

Scout’s portfolio spans temporary installations, hospitality concepts, and large-scale adaptive reuse projects - reimagining how spaces can become meaningful places for people to experiment, grow, and succeed together. The firm is best known for the Bok Building in Philadelphia—a 340,000-square-foot former vocational school now home to more than 200 artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits—and 50 Sims in Providence, Rhode Island, a four-acre former industrial campus being transformed into a hub for artists, workforce development programs, and light manufacturing. Scout’s latest project, the Village of Industry & Art (VIA), builds on this model—reactivating an iconic former University of the Arts building on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts into a dynamic ecosystem for artists, makers, and mission-driven organizations. To learn more about Scout, please visit www.scout-ltd.com.

Position Summary

Scout is seeking a full-time Junior Graphic Designer to support design, marketing, and communications efforts across Scout’s portfolio of projects. As a junior designer at Scout, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with our incredible tenant communities and support our marketing and design needs.

This role is ideal for an early-career designer interested in community-centered design, storytelling, branding, and cultural programming. The Junior Graphic Designer will work directly under the Creative Marketing Director and closely with Scout’s events, leasing, and operations teams to create print and digital materials, building signage and wayfinding, support social media and email marketing efforts, and help maintain organizational systems related to marketing, design production files, and press.

We’re looking for an engaged thinker with a diverse skill set, who will bring creativity and enthusiasm to our small and dedicated team. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in graphic design, marketing, and/or related arts or communications field. Successful candidates will have relevant background experience, strong design and writing skills, and enthusiasm for Scout’s work.

Responsibilities

Support the Creative Marketing Director on design and marketing projects from concept development through final production
Prepare production-ready files for print and digital deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards
Coordinate with vendors on the production and ordering of signage, merchandise, and printed materials
Collaborate with Scout staff and tenants to gather content and assets for marketing campaigns, features, and promotional materials
Update project websites as needed
Support the Events team with promotional material creation
Contribute to content ideation and graphic creation for Scout’s social media platforms, including Instagram
Research visual references, creative trends, and inspiration to support new projects and creative initiatives
Maintain organized files, press archives, and asset management systems
Provide administrative and organizational support across marketing and operations workflows
Participate alongside the Scout team in at least three (3) annual building events outside of regular work hours, including programs such as Open Studios (October/April), B(l)ok Party (June), Alumni Days (June + August), and holiday events. Compensatory time will be provided.

Qualifications

Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
Strong understanding of typography, layout, branding, and production fundamentals, with knowledge of current design trends and best practices
Ability to bring fresh creative ideas, visual perspectives, and thoughtful design solutions to a range of projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copyediting abilities
Ability to receive feedback and apply revisions thoughtfully and efficiently throughout the design process
Comfortable supporting administrative and organizational tasks as needed
Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn within a small, fast-paced creative team environment
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related creative field required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required
Working knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, Instagram, Squarespace, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms such as Asana
Illustration, web design, photography, and video editing skills are a plus
Personal interest in design, adaptive reuse, arts communities, and cultural programming strongly encouraged
Ability to work on-site five days per week at Bok in Philadelphia

Benefits

As a full-time employee of Scout, you will be eligible for a benefits package that reflects our commitment to supporting our team both inside and outside of work.

Benefits include 10 paid federal holidays, 10 vacation days in your first year, 5 paid sick days, generous health, dental, and vision insurance, a company contribution toward dependent insurance coverage, Simple IRA enrollment with a 3% company match, a stipend towards engaging in lectures + events and employer-paid life insurance.

You will also be part of a small, collaborative, mission-driven team working on some of Philadelphia’s most ambitious adaptive reuse, arts, culture, and community development projects.

Hiring Process

Qualified candidates will be interviewed on-site at Bok in South Philadelphia. Final candidates may be asked to complete a brief design exercise requiring no more than two hours.

To apply

Please submit the following materials to hiring@scout-ltd.com with the subject line:

Junior Designer Candidate: [Your Full Name]

Required materials:

PDF resume
PDF cover letter
Link to online art/design portfolio that demonstrates text-based graphic design skill (no attachments; portfolio must be viewable online)

Only applicants who submit all required materials through the proper channel will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through July 31, 2026, with the goal of filling the position by August 31, 2026.

Scout is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Scout provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.