Description:
Essential Functions:
- Design visually compelling and strategically aligned materials for print and digital platforms, ensuring information is clear and accessible.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent brand perception and integrated communication strategy across all outputs.
- Work on design projects from conceptualization to final execution, including client meetings, ideation, revisions, and adherence to deadlines.
- Maintain NJIT’s branding standards across diverse media formats while contributing creative solutions to evolving design challenges.
- Assist with photoshoots, graphics editing, and asset management to support the broader creative services team.
- Ensure high-quality production of print materials by strongly understanding pre-press processes, file preparation, and print production.
- Stay updated on emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, including digital 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 strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create high-impact, brand-consistent designs 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 concepts and 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 projects under tight deadlines.