Graphic Designer

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc. seeks a talented Graphic Designer to develop visually compelling, brand-aligned designs that highlight the distinct identities of the Seminary’s centers and institutes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, the role requires strong organizational skills to manage and catalog visual assets for future use, while maintaining brand strategy across web, email, social, and print materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional design experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with digital asset management tools.
• HTML experience preferred; strong portfolio showing brand-consistent work.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and print materials aligned with the Seminary’s brand.
• Organize visual assets and support paid marketing campaigns.
• Create graphics for web, email, social, and print publications.
• Develop templates for social posts and campaigns; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Stay updated on design trends and balance vendor relationships.
• Provide standard specs and manage vendor bids for assets.
• Organize, catalog, and maintain the digital asset management system.
• Review materials for brand compliance and provide approved assets.

Skills

Brand design

Adobe Creative Suite

DAM tools

HTML

Portfolio

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Position Description

Position Title

JOB PURPOSE:

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks a talented and detail-orientedGraphic Designer to develop visually compelling, brand-aligned designs that alsohighlight the distinct identities of the Seminary’s centers and institutes. Reporting to the SeniorDirector of Marketing and Communications, this role requires a creative professional withstrong organizational skills to manage and catalog visual assets for seamless accessibility andfuture use. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for design, deep understanding of brandstrategy, and experience in maintaining an organized digital asset library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Graphic Design

• Design digital and print materials for projects andmarketing campaigns that align with Princeton Seminary’s visual identityand branding standards.
• Design and organize visual assets to support paid marketingcampaigns across print and digital media.
• Create graphics, illustrations, and layouts for use across web,email, social media, promotional items, and print publications.
• Develop templates for social media posts, email campaigns, andother uses as requested.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce materials that reflectthe Seminary’s mission and diverse programs.
• Stay updated on design trends and software to enhance theSeminary’s visual communication efforts.
• Manage relationships with print and merchandise vendors,including project bids. Proactively source new vendors to provide efficientand high-quality service.
• Providing standard specs for internal and externalstakeholders.

70 %

Digital Asset Management

• Organize, catalog, and maintain a well-structured digitalasset management system for all visual assets.
• Review graphic, video, and promotional item designs created byclients or approved external vendors to ensure all materials adhere tobrand standards and guidelines.
• Provide approved logos, wordmarks, fonts, and colors to internaland external stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in design standards and provide guidance onbrand-aligned visual applications.
• Provide curated graphic and photo assets for departmental clientsas requested.

30 %

Total 100%

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Serves as requested on committees and taskforces. Recommends new software/workflows/platforms to meet departmental and Seminary needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or relatedfield.
• 3+ years of professional design experience, preferably in ahigher education or nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop,InDesign) and familiarity with digital asset management tools. HTML experiencepreferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand-consistent, high-quality designwork across print and digital media.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to managemultiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using project management tools (monday.com, Asana,etc.) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate withcross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Timeliness
   • a. Reports to work and completes scheduled activities ontime.
   • b. Provides clear, articulate, and accurate written and verbalcommunications promptly.
2. Professionalism
   • a. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the Seminary’smission and goals.
   • b. Exhibits knowledge of Marketing and Communication team functionsand identifies resources for further information.
   • c. Maintains composure, remains task-focused, and fosterseffective coworker relationships.
   • d. Conducts oneself ethically, promoting respect and dignity forothers.
3. Service
   • a. Adapts to changing work demands and the needs of constituentsand coworkers.
   • b. Is accessible, friendly, and responsive to constituents andcoworkers.
   • c. Provides accurate information to meet client and coworkerneeds.
   • d. Prioritizes and schedules work to balance user requirements andteam resources, ensuring efficient project management and servicedelivery.
   • e. Proactively identifies and address ways to optimizedepartmental efficiency and workflow.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

This description reflects essential functions of the position, itdoes not restrict tasks that may be assigned or changed at any time.