Position Information
| Posting date |
09/25/2025 |
| Closing date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Position Number |
1129445 |
| Position Title |
Graphic Designer |
| Hiring Range Minimum |
$66,000 |
| Hiring Range Maximum |
$80,000 |
| Union Type |
Not a Union Position |
| SEIU Level |
Not an SEIU Position |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Employment Category |
Regular Full Time |
| Scheduled Months per Year |
12 |
| Scheduled Hours per Week |
40 |
| Schedule |
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| Location of Position |
Hanover, NH |
| Remote Work Eligibility? |
Hybrid |
| Is this a term position? |
No |
| If yes, length of term in months. |
N/A |
| Is this a grant funded position? |
No |
| Position Purpose |
The Graphic Designer leverages expertise in design composition fundamentals and user-centered design, emerging technologies, and strategic thinking to deliver impactful visual content in support of Tuck's mission, strategy, and institutional priorities. The designer, part of Tuck's centralized team for marketing and communications, ensures the consistency of the school's visual identity, branding and messaging while providing innovative design solutions for integrated, multi-platform use across web, digital, and print media. |
| Description |
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| Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp |
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience |
| Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities |
- Bachelor's degree in visual design, digital arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of professional design experience for multi-platform project and experience with visual identity and branding.
- Expertise in design fundamentals, including typography, color theory, and layout, as well as knowledge of UX/UI principles and standards.
- Proficient in a variety of design tools and platforms, including Apple OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, and web content management systems (CMS).
- Familiarity with motion graphics, video editing, and tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro.
- Knowledge of printing and publication processes, including prepress and production.
- Demonstrated professional experience through a digital and print portfolio available for review.
- Strong collaboration and project management skills. Must be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Tuck and Dartmouth to achieve shared goals and objectives.
- Commitment to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
Lorin Parker |
| Department Contact Phone Number |
603.646.2904 |
| Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title |
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management |
| Department Contact's Phone Number |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer |
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. |
| Background Check |
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. |
| Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? |
Not an essential function |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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| Additional Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83094 |
Key Accountabilities
| Description |
1.
Multi-Platform Design Execution:
- Develops and executes creative concepts that align with Tuck's brand standards and strategic goals.
- Produces high-quality designs for web, print, and digital media. Design projects may include printed publications such as magazines or brochures, presentations, social media advertisements, graphics and logos, and will very often incorporate photography produced by campus photographers.
- Incorporates motion graphics, animation, and video editing to enhance multimedia storytelling.
- Designs for social media optimization with a keen understanding of platform-specific trends and requirements.
- Ensures all design work adheres to accessibility, usability, and industry best practices
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| Percentage Of Time |
55% |
| Description |
2.
Concept Development and Stakeholder Guidance:
- Listens to the goals of colleagues as internal stakeholders to understand their project objectives, material use cases and then conceptualize their design needs to effectively communicate key messages.
- Guides colleagues in user-centered design principles to ensure Tuck produces user-friendly interfaces, experiences, and collateral.
- Translates complex concepts or data into compelling visualizations and infographics for diverse audiences.
- Provides design direction, oversight, or review to others designing or ordering Tuck branded materials.
- Utilizes analytics to refine and improve design strategies in alignment with relevant client objectives and goals.
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| Percentage Of Time |
20% |
| Description |
3.
Brand Consistency and Visual Identity:
- Helps to maintain and evolve the visual identity and brand standards of the Tuck School.
- Provides guidance and feedback on designs created by others to ensure brand consistency.
- Prepares and manages digital and print assets for ongoing use across departments.
- Integrates cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all design outputs.
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| Percentage Of Time |
15% |
| Description |
4.
Collaboration and Professional Development):
- Collaborates across the Tuck Marketing and Communications team to achieve shared objectives.
- Stays current with design trends, tools, and technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in design.
- Builds relationships with external vendors and manages freelance design contracts as needed.
- Incorporates sustainable design practices to reduce waste and support eco-friendly initiatives.
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| Percentage Of Time |
10% |
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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Dartmouth College
remote work
Sep 25, 2025