Graphic Designer and Creative Services Specialist

Catherine Cook School•Chicago, IL

4d•$58,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Graphic Designer and Creative Services Specialist. This position has responsibility over the school-wide graphic design of collateral and publications, social media, and website design and content management. The role involves connecting with and caring for students and colleagues, growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development, applying skills for proactive and responsive community building, and communicating the vision, goals, and progress of work through various platforms. The specialist will also grow the culture of belonging and wellness through DEI and SEL efforts, serve as an Ambassador for Enrollment Management and Development, employ Google and Outlook Applications, and partner with the Director of Development and Gala Planning Committee to plan and execute the Annual Gala.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in a related role.
Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and After Effects).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with CMS, HTML, and website creation software.
SEO knowledge.
Advanced photography and editing skills, and familiarity with DSLR cameras and iPhone capabilities.
An understanding of branding, marketing, and consumer behavior, and the ability to apply that knowledge in design.
Ability to maneuver around the school and spend extended periods of time participating in school activities while photographing/filming students, faculty/staff, and families.
Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
Skill in animation, motion graphics, and event planning and execution experience to enhance school initiatives and storytelling efforts.
Approach work with professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Bring curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for the many cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives represented within Chicago and the school community.

Responsibilities

Design and produce compelling print and digital materials that reflect and advance the school’s brand, mission, and strategic priorities.
Support admissions, development, and school-wide initiatives through creative assets for email campaigns, direct mail, advertising, special events, and community engagement efforts.
Apply strong skills in both print and web design to create visually engaging and user-centered content across multiple platforms.
Manage and contribute to social media content creation and digital storytelling that highlights the life of the school community.
Collaborate on photography, videography, and video production projects to capture and communicate the student and community experience.
Utilize web development knowledge to support website updates, digital communication tools, and online engagement strategies.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, vendors, and community partners to support communications and marketing initiatives.
Enhance school initiatives and storytelling efforts through animation, motion graphics, and event planning and execution.
Approach work with professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Bring curiosity, empathy, and appreciation for the many cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives represented within Chicago and the school community.
Connect with and care for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks.
Grow as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities.
Apply skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building.
Proactively and reflectively communicate through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators.
Grow our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts.
Serve as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts.
Employ Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication.
Partner with the Director of Development and Gala Planning Committee to plan and execute the Annual Gala.