Part-Time Remote Admissions Design Specialist

Critical Playground LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a part-time Admissions Design Specialist to support the JD Admissions Office with visual materials for prospective and admitted students, recruitment and events.

The role emphasizes strong graphic design skills, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work independently on projects with flexible hours. Remote eligibility and occasional Arlington campus work are possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign and/or Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Produces clean, creative, and engaging graphics that align with Mason branding.
• Designs digital and print materials for prospective and admitted students and events.
• Creates graphics for admissions emails and digital communications.
• Creates and updates admissions PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaborates with the Admissions Office on concepts and execution.
• Edits and updates existing admissions graphics and templates.
• Prepares design materials for digital and print distribution.
• Maintains admissions design files, templates, and assets.
• Assists with photography and basic photo editing as needed.
• Manages multiple projects and meets deadlines; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Brand consistency

Time management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

George Mason University is seeking a part-time Admissions Design Specialist to support the JD Admissions Office with visual materials for prospective and admitted students, recruitment and events.

The role emphasizes strong graphic design skills, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to work independently on projects with flexible hours. Remote eligibility and occasional Arlington campus work are possible.