Princeton University
Visual Designer
Edtech.com's Summary
- Create high-quality presentation decks and branded social media graphics.
- Support report design, layout, typography, charts, and infographics.
- Manage web content layout using Drupal and support newsletter graphics.
- Prepare print-ready files and coordinate with print vendors ensuring brand consistency.
- Edit short-form social media videos, including adding captions and motion graphics.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, AfterEffects) and MS Office.
- Requires a BA or BFA degree and at least 3 years of visual design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in logo design, typography, color, and layout.
- Preferred experience includes video editing, motion graphics, animation, and higher education setting.
- Salary range is $81,000 to $87,000 annually with eligibility for benefits.
Visual Designer Full Description
Overview
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The Office of Communications promotes and protects Princeton Universityâs reputation for excellence. In partnership with offices across campus, we tell the Universityâs story across many media channels. The multimedia team in Communications utilizes design, photography and video to create compelling, focused narratives that connect with key audiences and advance the Universityâs most important priorities.
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Reporting to the Associate Director of Multimedia, the Visual Designer will be a core member of the multimedia team and play an important role in team projects, solo projects and support tasks including but not limited to editing, formatting, coordination, implementation and administration. The Visual Designer is responsible for supporting polished visual assets across presentations, reports, social media, video, web and print production. This role contributes to and implements designs through strong execution, collaborative ideation and careful attention to detail across digital and print platforms.Â
Responsibilities
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Design and visual developmentÂ
⢠Create high-quality presentation decks for University leadership (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or other similar programs)
⢠Support the Senior Visual Designer in the design, formatting and editing of reports (layout, typography, charts, infographics, adjusting copy after multiple rounds of review)
⢠Design and develop branded social media graphics
⢠Support the Senior Visual Designer in the design and production of campaign visuals across multiple formats and sizes
⢠Ensure visual consistency across digital and print channels
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Web and homepage content supportÂ
⢠Layout award announcements, campus partner stories and general University homepage news using the Drupal platform
⢠Support the website layout and graphic needs of Inside Princeton
⢠Support the layout and graphic needs of newsletters produced by the Office of Communications
⢠Select, crop, retouch, and adjust images for web performance and visual impact
⢠Ensure proper resolution, compression, and accessibility considerations
Print and ProductionÂ
⢠Prepare print-ready files for offset printing
⢠Manage bleed, trim, color profiles, and prepress checks
⢠Coordinate with print vendors
⢠Ensure production accuracy and brand consistency
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Video and motion graphicsÂ
⢠Edit short-form social media videos
⢠Add captions, motion graphics, and basic animation
⢠Resize and optimize video content for different platforms
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Other duties as assigned, meetings, training/professional development.
Qualifications
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Essential Qualifications:
⢠BA, BFA Degree, or related field
⢠3+ years of work experience as a visual designer
⢠Proven graphic designing experience
⢠A strong portfolio with experience with logo design, typography, color, layout design and image selections
⢠Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premier and AfterEffects
⢠Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
⢠Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts
⢠Ability to meet deadlines while working on team projects
⢠Solid understanding of print production and prepress workflows
⢠A keen eye for aesthetics and details
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Preferred Qualifications:
⢠Experience in a higher education setting
⢠Video editing, motion graphics and animation skills
⢠Experience with Drupal
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Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
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If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
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The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
: 36.25
Eligible for Overtime: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Probationary Period: 180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No
Physical Capacity Exam Required: No
Valid Driverâs License Required: No
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
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Salary Range: $81,000 to $87,000
