Graphic Designer

Established in 1972 Mount Vernon School serves over 1250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready globally competitive and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry innovation and impact. Through MVSO the online division of our Upper School and MV Ventures our research and educational consultancy our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future.

The Team

The Brand Team functions as an internal marketing creative and communications agency that serves the entire Mount Vernon Organization including the School MVSO the Virtual Global Campus and Ventures the educational consultancy. The team includes the Chief Brand Officer Director of Web Development & Digital Experience Senior Graphic Designer and Print and Project Coordinator each contributing to strategic storytelling visual design and digital engagement. Highly collaborative primarily in person with some hybrid flexibility this team leverages digital tools and frequent touchpoints to produce an incredible number of high-quality assets that elevate and extend the Mount Vernon identity.

The Role

Mount Vernon School is seeking a highly motivated and creative Graphic Designer to join our team. As an independent school that prioritizes innovation inquiry and impact we are seeking a candidate who can bring a fresh perspective to our visual communications and create designs that reflect our values and mission. This is a full-time position that requires working collaboratively with our creative team to produce designs that meet the needs of our diverse range of internal clients (admissions and philanthropy teams athletics arts and teaching and learning divisions). This position will report to the Chief Brand Officer and work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design a high volume of visual assets including print and digital pieces such as logos flyers social media graphics posters and other marketing materials for all three brands under the Mount Vernon Organization
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including teachers administrators and staff to understand the communication needs of the School and develop designs that reflect the Schools values and mission
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines and ensure all projects are completed on time
• Take an iterative approach to design incorporating stakeholder feedback to refine designs and ensure they meet the needs of the School community
• Ensure all designs are consistent with the Schools brand guidelines and visual identity
• Stay up to date on current design trends tools and techniques to continuously push the brand forward
• Develop video editing templates in collaboration with the Sr. Graphic Designer to streamline production workflows and ensure consistency across video content throughout the organization

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with fast turnaround times while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (including Illustrator InDesign and Photoshop)
• Proficiency in Canva CapCut (or similar video editing software) Google Suite Mac/Apple OS
• Knowledge of Fiery and ability to utilize in-house printers cutters and other print production equipment (preferred)
  

• Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Communication or related field
• 2 years of experience in graphic design with a focus on print and digital media (preferred - recent graduates with a strong portfolio will be considered)
• Applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality design work
• Photography experience (preferred)
• Experience with animation and motion graphics (preferred)

Start Date May 1 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the Schools discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.