Curry College · 1 month ago
Graphic Designer - Curry College
Curry College is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join their Marketing Communications team. The role involves collaborating with campus clients to deliver visually compelling designs across various media, supporting brand awareness, fundraising, and student recruitment initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on production for routine projects, working with templates or revising designs
Create, design, and produce printed materials and digital communications
Under the guidance of the Creative Director, develop artwork for materials such as Admission materials, the annual Curry Report and online alumni magazine, brochures, invitations, and postcards, fundraising collateral, sell sheets, business cards and letterhead. Design and produce environmental graphics such as signage, flags, banners, and wall art
Monitor projects to ensure timely completion, meeting tight deadlines
Manage projects from concept to completion, including production management and client and vendor relations
Consult with colleagues and clients about individual project needs; make recommendations for the most effective method for meeting client's objectives
Collaborate with other designers, photographers, videographers, web developers, print vendors, and the Copy Center staff to meet expectations and develop successful marketing and promotional materials
Provide great customer service and work well with campus colleagues
Manage the business card and stationary needs for the college
Ensure all design materials strictly follow Curry College brand identity guidelines and maintain consistency across all projects and initiatives
Serve as lead contact for design projects when Director of Brand and Creative Services is out
Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience is required
A minimum of 2-5 years of professional experience in a print design environment managing multiple projects simultaneously is required
Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy
Experience managing design projects from concept to delivery
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Attention to detail and a passion for creativity
Work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment
Occasional ability for local travel to vendor facilities
Preferred
Experience with project management tools (we use Basecamp)
Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus
Experience in branding and identity design
Digital design experience is a plus
Experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment