Graphic Designer (71101) Jobs

Be an important part of Pratt Institute’s dynamic and collaborative communications and marketing division. Help transform how the Institute engages with our community and shares our story of excellence in creative education with the world.

Pratt Institute’s Communications and Marketing division seeks a Graphic Designer who will be a key member of the Creative Services team. The Graphic Designer, under the supervision of the Creative Director and Assistant Creative Director, will work in collaboration with our writing, digital, marketing, and client services teams to produce attractive, user-centric, innovative designs for integrated, multi-platform use across Pratt’s Web, digital, and print media.

This is a hybrid work position that occasionally requires purposeful, on-campus presence.

Typical Work Day Would Include The Following Responsibilities

• Work with front end developers to build websites and online experiences.
• Create print and digital materials for various stakeholders across the institute, including, but not limited to: posters, invitations, exhibition and event materials, websites, email templates, social media campaigns, and motion graphics.
• Effectively communicate design concepts to supervisors and client departments.
• Assists the Creative Services team in applying the Pratt brand across projects for various departments of the Institute.
• Prepare files and print specifications for vendors.
• Assist in the management of student interns.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, photographers, videographers, content developers, to build multi-platform communication strategies that continue to strengthen the Pratt brand.
• Understand and work within Pratt’s visual identity standards.

Salary Range: $65K - $70K + Generous Benefits

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design or related field or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: 2+ years of experience designing print and digital projects, in-house or at an agency.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with higher education and art institutions is a plus.
• Works well collaboratively, as well as independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, while ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Understands the value of critique, and knows when to defend design concepts.
• Familiar with Human Centered Design principles and has the empathic ability to understand the experiences, needs, and desires of intended audiences.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience with UX design for mobile/web/digital platforms.
• Exceptional concept, design, and typography skills.
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects. Familiarity with Sketch is a plus.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

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Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough and a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.

Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

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