Communications Production Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental and vision)

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (30 days holiday, up to

Job summary

The Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) in White River Junction, VT, seeks a graphic designer and visual artist to lead design across print publications, website, social media and email communications. You will collaborate with conservation biologists and development staff to translate science into compelling visuals for volunteers, donors, and the public.

This in-office role requires strong design skills, project management, and meticulous attention to detail, with enthusiasm for biodiversity

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Interest in biodiversity conservation and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production across print publications, website, social media, and email communications.
• Collaborate with conservation biologists and development/communications professionals to bring science to life for volunteers and donors.

Skills

Design skills

Creative thinking

Project management

Attention to detail

Mission alignment

Photography

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 is 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