Graphic Designer II

This full-time position serves as a graphic designer and digital media producer for Newcomb Institute, developing compelling visual communications across print and digital platforms. The position designs and produces publications, research communications, marketing and event materials, photography, video, and other multimedia content. Working collaboratively with the communications team and colleagues across the Institute, the position translates Newcomb Institute’s research, programs, people, and institutional priorities into engaging and accessible visual stories. The position helps steward Newcomb Institute’s visual identity and leads the development of creative and innovative approaches to visual storytelling.

Knowledge

• Graphic design, visual communications, typography, layout, color, branding, and print production.
• Digital media production, including photography, videography, editing, and content development.
• Digital accessibility, copyright, permissions, and institutional brand standards.
• Design software, digital platforms, file formats, and asset-management practices.

Skills

• Designing and producing print and digital communications for multiple audiences and platforms.
• Planning, photographing, editing, and producing video and multimedia content.
• Translating complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible visual stories.
• Preparing production-ready files, managing projects, coordinating vendors, and meeting deadlines.
• Providing design guidance and collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and partners.

Abilities

• Exercise independent judgment in developing visual concepts and selecting appropriate media.
• Manage projects from concept through completion with limited supervision.
• Adapt content for different platforms, audiences, and communication objectives.
• Balance creativity, accuracy, accessibility, brand consistency, and technical requirements.
• Learn and apply new creative tools, technologies, and production methods.
  

Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, multimedia production, photography, film/video, communications, or a related field, and 2-4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in graphic design and digital-media production; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.