Graphic Designer

Dexter Southfield - Brookline, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookline, MA

About the position

Dexter Southfield is seeking a talented and collaborative Graphic Designer to join its Marketing and Communications team. This role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and producing a variety of materials for both print and digital channels to support the School's communications and branding initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and a strong commitment to high-quality work, effectively representing the School's values and community.

Responsibilities

• Create a broad array of materials for print, including posters, signage, brochures, mailers, fundraising appeals, booklets, and annual reports.
• Design digital assets such as emails, invitations, website graphics, reports, and presentation decks to support school events and campaigns.
• Work with the Content Creator to curate and edit photos that reflect the School's programs, values, and community, ensuring visual consistency with brand standards.
• Uphold the School's brand identity across all projects and update the brand guide as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to understand and meet their design needs.
• Partner with printers and other vendors to produce high-quality materials, managing print production and other third-party services.

Requirements

• Proven experience in both print and digital design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is required; experience with Canva and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines and the ability to edit and adapt brand elements as needed.
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to interpret and organize content in visually engaging designs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize projects and manage multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with vendors to develop and deliver quality print and digital products.

Benefits

• A culture of excellence that extends beyond academics, athletics, and the arts.
• A diverse and inclusive community where different identities and perspectives are accepted and respected.