Graphic Designer

Marymount University•Lexington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Graphic Designer produces visual design for Marymount University’s marketing and communications channels under the direction of the Marketing Manager. This role supports the team’s creative output across digital, print, social, and presentation channels while consistently applying the university’s brand standards. The Graphic Designer collaborates closely with the Photo/Video Specialist, the Manager of Communications, and the Vice President on a wide range of creative projects, including enrollment marketing, advancement and campaign materials. This is a strong opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career designer to grow within a high-impact university communications team.

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
Comfort with presentation design (PowerPoint, Keynote).
Familiarity with Figma or similar collaborative design tools.
Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback effectively.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through on production work.
Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field required.
0–3 years of professional design experience.
Strong portfolios from internships, freelance work, and student leadership in design considered.
Recent graduates encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with motion graphics or basic video editing a plus.
Print production knowledge a plus.
Notary public commission helpful for some positions in this job.

Responsibilities

Design assets across digital, print, social, and presentation channels under the direction of the Marketing Manager.
Apply Marymount’s brand standards consistently across all deliverables.
Support enrollment, advancement, and brand campaigns with creative production work.
Design social media content, email graphics, web banners, and digital ads in coordination with the Marketing team.
Produce print materials, including flyers, brochures, posters, event materials, and program collateral.
Support the design of board presentations, presidential keynote slides, and executive materials under the direction of the Marketing Manager and the Manager of Communications.
Produce visual content in support of the President’s LinkedIn presence and broader thought leadership visibility.
Partner with the Photo/Video Specialist on integrated visual content for executive communications.
Maintain consistency of visual style across all presidential and executive-facing materials.
Execute creative production for major university campaigns, including enrollment, advancement, the capital campaign, and brand awareness initiatives.
Adapt campaign creative across multiple formats and channels.
Coordinate with the Marketing Manager on creative concepts and revisions.
Translate institutional messaging into clear, compelling visual communications.
Maintain organized, accessible design asset libraries and brand templates.
Apply and reinforce Marymount’s brand standards across all design work.
Build and update reusable templates for use by the team and other campus partners.
Support colleagues across campus with appropriate use of brand assets.
Collaborate with the Photo/Video Specialist, Content Strategist/Writer, and Manager of Communications on integrated content.
Support deans, cabinet members, and academic leaders with high-priority design requests as directed by the Marketing Manager.
Participate in creative reviews and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Stay current on design and visual communications trends.
Provide creative input on website enhancements and digital experience improvements.
Support special projects and university events as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Marketing Manager.
May guide or work alongside design interns or student workers.