Graphic Designer
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 59425 - 83935
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
This is a 1-year fixed term position renewable based on available external funding.
The GovLab works to redesign how institutions work to the end of improving real peoples lives. We focus on how to bring new technology new methods and new scientific insights to bear to open up and improve how institutions make decisions or provide services at the local state national and international level. (More info at Burnes Center is looking for a graphic designer who will be responsible for creating high-impact visual communications and design systems for projects like InnovateUS AIEP and Reboot Democracy as well as reports social media campaigns events and teaching materials.
Heres who were looking for
Youre passionate about civic tech open government and open data and you get excited about using design to make complex ideas understandable and compelling.
Youre good at problem solving and thinking critically and are great at communicating your ideas visually and verbally.
You have a strong demonstrable background in graphic design for digital and print with a great eye for typography layout and hierarchy.
Youre comfortable designing for the web and social media and collaborating closely with developers researchers and project leads.
Youre fluent in tools like Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and/or Figma and youre enthusiastic about learning new tools as needed.
You care about consistency and accessibility in design and youre excited about building and maintaining clear visual systems and style guides.
And perhaps most importantly you love learning new things and play well with others.
Examples of projects might include
Designing visual identities (logos color systems typography and templates) for civic tech projects labs and initiatives.
Creating data visualizations infographics and explainer materials that make complex policies and research accessible to non-experts.
Developing social media graphics presentation decks and one-pagers that communicate key messages clearly and persuasively.
Qualifications
Excellent visual design problem solving critical thinking and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in graphic design with a portfolio that includes both digital and (ideally) some print work.
Proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Illustrator InDesign Photoshop and/or Figma (or similar modern design platforms).
Experience designing for the web and social media (understanding of responsive layouts image optimization basic web constraints).
Comfort working with existing brand systems as well as developing new visual identities from scratch.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills (file management versioning template systems).
Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design principles or willingness to learn.
Experience collaborating with developers writers and researchers is a plus.
Motion design illustration or basic video editing skills are a plus but not required.
Eligible to work in the United States.
GovLab is an equal employment employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. GovLab is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
To apply please email your CV portfolio (or link to your portfolio) and a brief letter or video setting out relevant project experience to
Position Type
Marketing and CommunicationsAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59425.00 - $83935.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Adobe Acrobat
- HTML5
- Layout Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- CorelDraw
- Adobe Indesign
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