Graphic Designer

Join American University as a Graphic Designer to support fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives. This hybrid role (3-4 days/week on campus) requires a creative professional to develop compelling print and digital communications that enhance donor relations and university branding.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Design and produce a wide range of creative assets for fundraising and alumni engagement, including donor impact reports, gift proposals, event collateral, web content, and social media visuals.
• Ensure all visual communications adhere to institutional brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
• Collaborate on multimedia projects, contributing to the design and production of videos, animations, and presentations.
• Manage projects from conceptual development and planning through final art production across various channels.
• Oversee digital asset management, develop design templates for internal use, and coordinate photoshoots.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in design, photography, and marketing.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in Visual Communication/Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of professional graphic design experience (3-5 years preferred), demonstrating a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office on MacOS.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with brand guideline implementation, print production, and design for web.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• High level of professionalism, tact, and discretion with confidential information.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Engaging Networks).
• Working knowledge of HTML, information architecture, and user experience (UX).
• Experience with motion graphics and video creation/editing.
• *Compensation & Work Environment:**
• **Salary:** $60,000 - $65,000 annually.
• **Work Arrangement:** Full-time, hybrid (3-4 days/week on campus in Washington, DC).
• **Benefits:** Competitive package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits, and leadership development opportunities.