Graphic Designer

Job no:

R-0000002844

Position Title:

Graphic Designer

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Hybrid

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$60,957.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

01/16/2026

Job Description:

The Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking a Graphic Designer to help steward the Mount Holyoke brand through engaging and elevated designs across all platforms. Reporting to the Senior Designer and as a key member of the Strategic Content team, the graphic designer conceptualizes, designs and produces materials for a variety of communications channels, including print, web, and social media. The graphic designer works within the College’s established brand aesthetic across all communication channels, while bringing a fresh and innovative approach to the work. This is a hybrid position with a flexible approach to in-person/on-campus time, which will be determined in coordination with supervisor and department leadership.

• Create engaging on-brand designs for print, web, social, email and other platforms as required

• Contribute to layout, typography, and photography/videography decisions.

• Collaborate with members of the creative team, content creators and campus partners

• Other duties as assigned.

III. SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ CERTIFICATIONS:
Required

• Minimum of a BA/BFA from a four-year college/university, accredited arts college or design program
• 1–3 years of experience in graphic design with strong conceptual, design, and typography skills●
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Suite, in particular InDesign and Illustrator
• Must have strong project management skills and a keen attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must have the ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a proactive attitude and approach to problem-solving and addressing client feedback
• Must be able to take creative direction and feedback in a constructive manner
• Occasional weekend and evening work required

Salary Range: $60,957- $68,577

Full Job Description

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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