Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will create visually effective graphic designs for various formats and uphold the visual identity of the organization. They will collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to manage multiple projects while ensuring high design standards.

Responsibilities

• Create visually effective graphic designs for a wide range of formats including, but not limited to, digital graphics (web, social, email), print collateral (flyers, brochures, signage), advertising (billboards, digital display ads, etc.), and editorial layouts (magazine, annual report, and newsletters).
• Uphold and evolve the visual identity of the organization, ensuring all creative output aligns with brand guidelines and contributes to a consistent brand experience.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team, content creators, and others to bring integrated campaigns to life across multiple channels.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept through production and ultimately archiving, while meeting deadlines and maintaining high design standards.
• Works with printers and other vendors to complete deliverables.
• Prepare final files for both digital publishing and professional print production, including pre-press formatting, proofing, and asset exporting.
• Participates or leads in brainstorming sessions and contributes ideas for campaigns, content strategy, and visual storytelling.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in administrative matters.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an in-house or agency environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), collaborative project management tools, content management systems (CMS) and digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating range across digital, print, and advertising.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to take creative direction, apply feedback, align to brand standards, and collaborate and present solutions effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with brand development and disciplined visual identity systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to cope with daily job-related stress.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work hours (includes off-hours and special events).
• Experience working on editorial or magazine layouts.
• Exposure to photo art direction, illustration, or basic motion design.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Canva; knowledge of motion tools (After Effects, Premiere) is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital and print design is a plus.

Key Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Collaborative project management tools
• Content management systems (CMS)
• Digital asset management (DAM) systems
• Typography
• Layout
• Color theory
• Visual hierarchy
• Creative direction
• Feedback application
• Brand standards alignment
• Team collaboration and presentation
• Brand development
• Visual identity systems
• Time management
• Organization
• Stress management
• Editorial or magazine layouts
• Photo art direction
• Illustration
• Basic motion design
• PowerPoint
• Canva
• Motion tools (After Effects, Premiere)
• Accessibility best practices for digital and print design

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% company-paid long term disability.
• Low rates on group life coverage.
• Library paid pension plan.