Communications Production Designer

Design Observer; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) in White River Junction, VT, seeks a graphic designer and visual artist to inspire conservation and engage volunteers, donors, and the public. You will lead design and production across print publications, the website, social media, and email communications, collaborating with conservation biologists and development and communications staff.

The role requires four days in the office per week, offering a healthy work-life balance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven design ability with strong portfolio.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects with good time management.
• Detail-oriented with careful execution across print and digital channels.
• Passion for biodiversity and community engagement in conservation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production across print publications, website, social media, and email communications.
• Collaborate with conservation biologists and development/communications teams to visualise VCE's science.
• Ensure brand consistency and accessible, visually engaging content for volunteers and donors.

Skills

Strong design skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm for mission

Photography interest

Job description

Leave your visual mark on biodiversity conservation in the Northeast! Storied wildlife research organization the Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) is looking for a graphic designer and visual artist who can help us inspire our community and protect the flora and fauna that share our world, from migratory songbirds and loons, to bumble bees, moths, butterflies, and native flowers.

The Vermont Center for Ecostudies advances biodiversity conservation across the Americas through research, monitoring, and community engagement. The communications production designer will lead design and production across our print publications, website, social media, and email communications. With plenty of opportunities for creativity and innovation, the successful applicant will collaborate closely with conservation biologists and development and communications professionals to bring VCE’s science to life for volunteers, donors, and the public.

This role requires at least four days a week in our office—remote applicants will not be considered. The team at VCE prizes a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility within the workday and generous paid time off. You’ll work out of a light-filled, recently renovated office in White River Junction surrounded by walking trails and located minutes from restaurants, gyms, and stores in WRJ, Hanover, and Lebanon.

Key Qualifications Include

• Strong design skills
• Ability To Think Creatively About Reaching Our Goals
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent projects
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for VCE’s mission and community
• Photography skills are not required but are a welcomed plus.

Salary: $45,000–$55,000

Benefits: Health insurance (dental and vision included), retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off starting at 30 vacation/holidays and up to 10 days of personal time per year