New Jersey Institute of Technology
Graphic Designer
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Title:Graphic Designer
Department:Communications & Marketing
Reports To:Executive Director of Publications and Creative Services
Position Type:Staff
Position Summary:Weseek a creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. Inthis role, you will leverage your expertise in visual communication,typography, color, and layout to design impactful print and digital assets thatreflect NJIT's brand values and core offerings. You will work collaborativelywith cross-functional teams, including marketing, writers, photographers, andother designers, to produce visually appealing and strategically sounddeliverables for both digital and print platforms.
The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional with a blend of creativevision and execution rigor. This candidate is capable of managing multipleprojects while maintaining a high level of design excellence. This positionwill be involved in the entire design process-from concept development through production and the ability to adapt ina fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Essential Functions:-Design visually compelling and strategically aligned materials for print anddigital platforms, ensuring information is clear and accessible.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent brandperception and integrated communication strategy across all outputs.- Work on design projects from conceptualization to final execution, includingclient meetings, ideation, revisions, and adherence to deadlines.- Maintain NJIT's branding standards across diverse media formats whilecontributing creative solutions to evolving design challenges.- Assist with photoshoots, graphics editing, and asset management to supportthe broader creative services team.- Ensure high-quality production of print materials by strongly understandingpre-press processes, file preparation, and print production.- Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, includingdigital and print design software.Prerequisite Qualifications:-Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field; a Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA) is preferred.- 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic design with a strongportfolio showcasing your ability to create high-impact, brand-consistentdesigns across print and digital media.- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,Acrobat) and familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design conceptsand receive constructive feedback.- Strong knowledge of typography, layout, and visual design principles,combined with hands-on experience in print production processes.- Flexibility to learn and adopt new design tools and emerging technologies,including motion graphics or illustration (a plus).- High level of professionalism and the ability to handle multiple projectsunder tight deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:-Experience in motion graphics, HTML5 ad design or illustration.- Knowledge of asset management tools like Canto and familiarity with brandcompliance tools like eMerchant. Bargaining Unit:PSA
Range/Band:22
FLSA:ExemptFull-Time
Department:Communications & Marketing
Reports To:Executive Director of Publications and Creative Services
Position Type:Staff
Position Summary:Weseek a creative and enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. Inthis role, you will leverage your expertise in visual communication,typography, color, and layout to design impactful print and digital assets thatreflect NJIT's brand values and core offerings. You will work collaborativelywith cross-functional teams, including marketing, writers, photographers, andother designers, to produce visually appealing and strategically sounddeliverables for both digital and print platforms.
The ideal candidate is a mid-career professional with a blend of creativevision and execution rigor. This candidate is capable of managing multipleprojects while maintaining a high level of design excellence. This positionwill be involved in the entire design process-from concept development through production and the ability to adapt ina fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Essential Functions:-Design visually compelling and strategically aligned materials for print anddigital platforms, ensuring information is clear and accessible.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent brandperception and integrated communication strategy across all outputs.- Work on design projects from conceptualization to final execution, includingclient meetings, ideation, revisions, and adherence to deadlines.- Maintain NJIT's branding standards across diverse media formats whilecontributing creative solutions to evolving design challenges.- Assist with photoshoots, graphics editing, and asset management to supportthe broader creative services team.- Ensure high-quality production of print materials by strongly understandingpre-press processes, file preparation, and print production.- Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, includingdigital and print design software.Prerequisite Qualifications:-Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field; a Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA) is preferred.- 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic design with a strongportfolio showcasing your ability to create high-impact, brand-consistentdesigns across print and digital media.- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,Acrobat) and familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design conceptsand receive constructive feedback.- Strong knowledge of typography, layout, and visual design principles,combined with hands-on experience in print production processes.- Flexibility to learn and adopt new design tools and emerging technologies,including motion graphics or illustration (a plus).- High level of professionalism and the ability to handle multiple projectsunder tight deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:-Experience in motion graphics, HTML5 ad design or illustration.- Knowledge of asset management tools like Canto and familiarity with brandcompliance tools like eMerchant. Bargaining Unit:PSA
Range/Band:22
FLSA:ExemptFull-Time