JOBS

VR Creative is a purpose-driven creative studio working with nonprofits, small businesses, and community partners across St. Louis. Our roles are hands-on, collaborative, and built for people who are eager to learn, grow, and create meaningful work.

Intentional Structure

While we value creativity, curiosity, and initiative, this is a deadline-driven environment that requires accountability, clear communication, and follow-through.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world creative experience

  • Portfolio-ready work

  • Mentorship and hands-on learning

  • Exposure to nonprofits and small businesses

Collaborative Energy

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some roles require specific tools or skills, while others are learning-forward. Please review each role carefully to ensure it aligns with your availability, interests, and goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VR Creative is an equal opportunity workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

POSITION

Junior Visual Designer & Studio Assistant

Role overview

The Junior Visual Designer & Studio Assistant supports graphic design, visual production, and studio projects. This role is ideal for an emerging designer or artist who is interested in branding, event design, and large-scale creative work such as murals.

Responsibilities

  • Design graphics using Canva.

  • Assist with Adobe Illustrator projects and file preparation.

  • Support design work for branding, signage, events, and print materials.

  • Assist with mural projects and visual installations.

  • Help create mockups, layouts, and visual assets.

  • Support studio organization and creative workflows.

Ideal candidate

  • Interested in graphic design, illustration, or visual art.

  • Curious about branding systems and design strategy.

  • Comfortable learning new tools and creative processes.

  • Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.

  • Interested in working with community organizations and small businesses.

Skills and experience

  • Canva experience required.

  • Interest in learning Adobe Illustrator (training provided).

  • Basic understanding of visual design principles.

  • English or Spanish fluency required; bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Portfolio or work samples

Applicants should submit a portfolio or two to three design or art-based passion projects.

What you will gain

  • Paid, hands-on experience through the S.L.A.T.E. program.

  • Real-world exposure to nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.

  • Mentorship from a working creative director.

  • Portfolio-ready work across multiple creative disciplines.

  • Insight into the St. Louis creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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DISCLAIMER

VR Creative is a small, project-based studio. Opportunities may be part-time, temporary, or tied to specific projects or programs. While we value creativity, curiosity, and initiative, this is a deadline-driven environment that requires accountability, clear communication, and follow-through.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some roles require specific tools or skills, while others are learning-forward. Please review each role carefully to ensure it aligns with your availability, interests, and goals.