Visual Designer & Web Specialist
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Job Summary
The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is seeking a Visual Designer & Web Specialist to join our small collaborative Communications team. This role blends graphic design and web production to create compelling visually consistent materials that communicate ISBs mission to donors scientists students and the public. The ideal candidate brings strong design skills a sharp eye for detail and comfort across digital and print. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and enjoys taking projects from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Visual Design & Branding
- Design and produce visual assets across presentations reports social media graphics infographics event collateral and donor materials.
- Ensure brand consistency across platforms adhering to ISBs brand guidelines and visual identity.
- Support scientific communications with figures/illustrations and cover art for publications and proposals.
- Assist with photography and light video editing as needed.
Web & Digital Production
- Maintain update and enhance ISBs WordPress websites (main site and microsites).
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic CMS and website support issues.
- Customize WordPress templates themes and plugins to meet organizational needs.
- Maintain update and enhance ISBs intranet site.
- Produce and format digital content for ISB channels including email campaigns (MailChimp) and intranet.
- Perform basic accessibility (WCAG) checks and cross-browser/mobile QA.
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with the Director of Communications on campaigns events and storytelling projects.
- Partner with internal teams (research labs Development Education IT) to meet design and web needs.
- Coordinate with external vendors (print houses photographers developers) when required.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- BA/BFA/BS in graphic design visual communication digital media or related field.
- 3 or more years of professional experience in graphic design and web production (science/research nonprofit or academic setting a plus).
- Portfolio required demonstrating relevant design and web work.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop; Premiere Pro or After Effects a plus).
- Experience with WordPress CMS (multisite experience desirable).
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS; JavaScript familiarity a plus.
- Ability to produce clean responsive web content and digital campaigns.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace PowerPoint/Google Slides and email marketing platforms (MailChimp).
- (Nice to have) Basic on-page SEO and comfort with analytics (GA) for content performance checks.
Soft Skills
- Strong visual storytelling; ability to simplify complex concepts into accessible design.
- Excellent time management; able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Collaborative service-oriented mindset with strong communication.
- Curiosity adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and platforms.
Logistics
- Reports to: Director of Communications
- Location: Seattle WA (hybrid; candidates must be based in the Seattle area)
- Priority deadline: Friday October 3 2025 (11:59 p.m. PT). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications encouraged
ISB is a D/V/EOE.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- CSS
- Adobe After Effects
- InVision
- HTML5
- Visual Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design Thinking
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Sketch
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Systems biology was pioneered at ISB, a nonprofit biomedical research organization and affiliate of Providence. Science Transforming Health.
