Graphic Designer II

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute seeks a graphic designer and digital media producer to craft compelling visual communications across print and digital channels. You will develop publications, marketing materials, photography, video, and multimedia content, collaborating with the communications team to tell Tulane’s stories.

The role focuses on translating research, programs, and people into accessible visuals while upholding Tulane’s branding and identity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or related field and 2–4 years of related experience.
• Portfolio showing print and digital storytelling and production.
• Experience delivering consistent visual identity across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce publications, research communications, marketing and event materials.
• Create and edit photos, videos, and other multimedia content.
• Ensure accessibility, copyright compliance, and brand standards.
• Prepare production-ready files, manage projects, and coordinate vendors.

Skills

Graphic design

Digital media production

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Video editing software

Job description

This full-time position serves as a graphic designer and digital media producer for Newcomb Institute, developing compelling visual communications across print and digital platforms. The position designs and produces publications, research communications, marketing and event materials, photography, video, and other multimedia content. Working collaboratively with the communications team and colleagues across the Institute, the position translates Newcomb Institute’s research, programs, people, and institutional priorities into engaging and accessible visual stories. The position helps steward Newcomb Institute’s visual identity and leads the development of creative and innovative approaches to visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

Knowledge

• Graphic design, visual communications, typography, layout, color, branding, and print production.
• Digital media production, including photography, videography, editing, and content development.
• Digital accessibility, copyright, permissions, and institutional brand standards.
• Design software, digital platforms, file formats, and asset-management practices.

Skills

• Designing and producing print and digital communications for multiple audiences and platforms.
• Planning, photographing, editing, and producing video and multimedia content.
• Translating complex information into clear, engaging, and accessible visual stories.
• Preparing production-ready files, managing projects, coordinating vendors, and meeting deadlines.
• Providing design guidance and collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and partners.

Abilities

• Exercise independent judgment in developing visual concepts and selecting appropriate media.
• Manage projects from concept through completion with limited supervision.
• Adapt content for different platforms, audiences, and communication objectives.
• Balance creativity, accuracy, accessibility, brand consistency, and technical requirements.
• Learn and apply new creative tools, technologies, and production methods.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, multimedia production, photography, film/video, communications, or a related field, and 2-4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in graphic design and digital-media production; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].