Production Manager & Junior Designer

Phillips Exeter Academy; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy is seeking a Graphic Designer who will manage print and digital design projects, including social media assets, email, and marketing materials. Strong knowledge of design principles and pre-flight print processes is required; you will collaborate with the lead designer and Communications Office.

Responsibilities include overseeing print production, budgeting, scheduling, asset management, and coordinating with vendors to meet deadlines and maintain brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communication, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of graphic design and production experience in the print industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating targeted, audience-driven communications and brand marketing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of print production, including scheduling, costs, and vendor contracts.
• Assist with creation of digital and print assets; lay out publications and refresh designs to brand standards.
• Manage asset libraries, project databases, and maintain organizational systems.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure on-budget, on-time delivery.

Skills

Graphic design

Project management

Branding

Typography

Communication

Social media design

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

SALARY: $77,500-$80,500. Compensation for this position isbased on relevant educatoin and experience and will be set withinthe listed salary range.

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Communications

STATUS/HOURS: Full time. 40 hours/week. Schedule may varyaccording to departmental and Academy needs.

FLSA: Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

Position Purpose

This position facilitates the production of print and digitaldesign projects. Must have strong knowledge of fundamental graphicdesign principles, a well-honed eye for compelling design, and theability to develop creative visuals for social media channels,email and print marketing, fundraising campaigns and more. Athorough understanding of print processes and pre-flight tools is aplus.

Will need to be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills,have acute attention to detail, and be able to manage prioritiesand production schedules to meet deadlines and ensure the qualityof the end product. Will require budget tracking, organization offiles in a shared library and working in a group project managementsystem. Will work closely with the Academy’s lead designer andother colleagues in the Communications Office and acrosscampus.

Key Accountabilities- 60% Administrative (Production, BudgetMgt., Etc.) and 40% Design and Layout

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of print production,including monitoring progress, developing and adhering toschedules, tracking project costs and managing vendorcontracts.
• Responsible for assisting with the creation of digital andprint assets. Design tasks include publication layout, modifyingdesign files to align with brand standards, updating and refreshingdesign files, photo selection and editing for print and digitaluse.

• Maintains familiarity with Academy graphic standards andphotography assets, and shares files with designers as needed.
• Applies solid organizational skills and the ability to workindependently to all department responsibilities, including projectand asset databases and archives.
• Working with outside vendors and contractors, providingappropriate related assets, coordinating deadlines and contracts;providing direction to keep projects on budget and onschedule.
• Responsible for managing budgets as related to print productionprojects and for processing invoices for payments of alldepartmental work.

Direct/Indirect Reports

No direct reports.

Position Requirements

Education

• Degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communication,design technology or related field

Experience

• 1-3 years experience in graphic design and production in theprint industry; familiarity with print house production andindustry trends a plus.
• Adobe Creative Suite: 1-3 years
• Must understand the importance of unified institutionalmessages through a variety of formats and have a portfolio ofcurrent design work showing experience in creating targeted,audience-driven communications and brand marketing.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven organizational abilities, including project managementand working on a deadline with multiple projects in play.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamentals of graphic design:composition, color theory, typography, brand identity, art andphotography management.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity of identities andexperiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, andcultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop,Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of print and digital designand production, including image optimization and designing foremail and web.
• Strong collaborator in creative and production workflows.
• Experience with basic data management systems and MicrosoftOffice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with direct mail solicitation and postal designpreferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications andskills as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewedevery 5 years).