Creative Communications Graphic and Web Designer

$75,000 - $90,000/Yr

Castilleja - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palo Alto, CA

About the position

The Graphic and Web Designer at Castilleja is a creative and collaborative role focused on enhancing the school's communications through graphic design and web development. This position requires independent thought leadership and teamwork to produce high-quality print and digital materials that support the school's mission of empowering young women. The Designer will work closely with various departments to create engaging content, manage the school's online presence, and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create graphics and collateral materials including posters, publications, agendas, programs, and invitations in high-quality electronic and print formats.
• Create design elements for presentations and pitches.
• Maintain and enforce the Brand style guidelines to promote brand consistency.
• Create and update web pages, content, design, and images.
• Regular Graphic Design in support of the website, apps, social media, and email, and advancement campaigns.
• Proactively manage, review, design, and update website, portals, and brand collateral.
• Collaborate with other departments on web/portal content/updates/design/logos.
• Utilize analytics to optimize online presence.
• Create design templates for social media, community communication, and newsletters.
• Support high-priority messaging—crisis communications, construction updates, mission-driven initiatives.
• Take the lead on web-based form design and management.
• Work within an established workflow and timeframe to ensure that projects are well-managed and well-coordinated and that they are delivered on time.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience in web design and/or online advertising design.
• Proven excellence in Graphic Design (print and digital, internal and external).
• Knowledge of Finalsite and Veracross.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, jQuery, and JavaScript.
• Expertise in Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Photoshop.
• Attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and creativity in problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly.
• Excellent knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, with a strong online portfolio displaying user-centered design.
• Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.