Junior Graphic Designer - Cambridge, United States - Harvard University

Harvard University
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Cambridge, United States

2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D)

Alumni Affairs and Development is a dedicated team supporting Harvard's advancement activity through front-line fundraising, alumni and volunteer engagement, technology, prospect management and research, business process, events, communications, and many other areas.


  • Our goal is to create an environment of respect that leverages the many talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees; to deliver the strongest possible results by incorporating diverse perspectives into our daily work; and to make AA&D a great place to work for everyone. We strive to live our values of respect, inclusion, trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation; and open communication and effective information sharing in our daily interactions and our work.
  • AA&D is comprised of the University Development Office (UDO), Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Development, AA&D Resources, the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).
  • The Creative Services team within Alumni Affairs & Development is in search of an experienced Junior Graphic Designer to fill this fulltime, nonexempt position. This juniorlevel position reports to the Associate Design Director, Creative Services, and is responsible for the design edits and preproduction of a variety of print and digital communications materials. This person should possess strong production skills in print and digital, extraordinary attention to detail and adherence to processes, be able to juggle multiple projects in a deadlineoriented environment and have experience with industrystandard design software. The Junior Graphic Designer will also review and update assets consistent with Harvard University's brand standards while working closely with the creative director, designers, project managers, and production staff.

Position Description

  • Incorporating requested edits to creative files adhering to AA&D production processes
  • Preparing final files to approved specs, preflighting, packaging and uploading to vendor for print
  • Assembling Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
  • Naming and organizing a variety of asset types based on predetermined nomenclature in an organized manner to be accessed and easily modified by others
  • Assisting with the maintenance of the asset management system as directed
  • Employing and mastering the internal communication workflow management tools to expedite multiple projects while maintaining a professional presence
  • Repurposing existing design collateral into other formats or media
  • Collaborating in a professional, productive, and positive way with all Communications team members and the larger AA&D business groups
  • Supporting the Creative Services group in its goal of being an innovative, creative, highquality, and serviceoriented organization
  • Learning new designrelated software and techniques through professional seminars or Harvard training, as appropriate and necessary
  • Managing framing for projects as needed
  • Managing production on smaller projects in the absence of the production manager
  • Other duties that would be in conformity with the level of the position.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years working experience in design or agency environment
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Adobe CS
  • Experience with project management tools and software, knowledge of Workfront a plus

Additional Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Highly organized, collaborative, able to prioritize workload and deadline oriented
  • Ability to complete assignments independently with minimum supervision
  • Comfortable working on several projects simultaneously while adhering to internal processes in an agile environment
  • Willingness to work extra hours during peak periods, including occasional evenings and weekends
  • A desire to explore new skills and new technologies
  • An excellent eye for design
  • A sense of humor and enjoy working in a collegial and deadlinedriven environment

Working Conditions

  • Expectation for being onsite once a week, and as needed. Advance notice will be provided for instances where additional onsite presence is expected.

Additional Information

  • This position requires a 3 month orientation and review period.
    COVID 19 Vaccination Information:The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDCrecommended vaccines.

Work Format Details

  • This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions on
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