Graphic Designer

Poly Prep Country Day School is seeking an on-site temporary part time graphic designer from September 2018 through December 2018. This role will conceptualize and create marketing and communications assets to support Poly’s brand and other school goals. A significant portion of the projects will be revising and updating existing design files. The on-site work schedule is flexible; we estimate no more than 20 hours per week. Examples of responsibilities include the following:

• Designing print and digital marketing materials and assets which may include postcards, print ads, invitations, event signage, promo items, and graphics for web and social 

• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts for design while utilizing a meticulous attention to detail  

• Planning and managing project production to keep within time limitations 

• Preparing final files for print and digital production; working closely with printers to assure quality, decide upon paper selections, budget limits, and timeliness of delivery

• Collaborating with Senior Manager of Communications to create production calendars based on requested project deadlines

• Ability to self-manage and work on multiple assignments simultaneously under strict deadlines

• Keeping new and updated design files organized for future reference

• Communicating effectively, and consulting with immediate supervisor and stakeholders, throughout the design process and help maintain a positive and collaborative environment

• Designing within the brand style; upholding brand standards; reviewing usage of logo and other brand elements as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in graphic design and production with a strong understanding of layout and typography across print and digital media

• Advanced skill in the use of the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Cloud- especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign-to produce layouts, create designs and design elements, and to manipulate and incorporate photography into designs 

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and articulate ideas and concerns to collaborators

• Must be able to work onsite at Poly’s Dyker Heights campus in Brooklyn; 20 hours per week (days/hours are flexible)

How to apply: please send a brief cover letter and current resume to: Jennifer Slomack, Director of Engagement & Communications, at hiring+advancement@polyprep.org