Graphic Designer

1 week ago

Redwood City, CA, United States Tekberry Full time
Title: Graphic Designer
Pay Rate Range: $30-31/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: 2026
Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Location: Redwood City, CA 94063
Job Code: 1455260

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Graphic Designer to work hybrid with our client, a world-class research and academic institution. In this role, you will transform ideas and concepts into visually compelling designs across print and digital platforms, with a significant focus on web design and page creation. As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Responsibilities

Creative Design & Visual Communication (50%)
  • Conceptualize, design, and produce digital and print assets including event collateral, social media graphics, web banners, postcards, brochures, and templates.
  • Create visually compelling layouts that align with brand guidelines and enhance institutional campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Collaborate with communications, marketing, and editorial teams to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals.
  • Support new creative concepts and visual identities for special projects, campaigns, podcasts, and video series.
  • Ensure all designs meet organizational standards and maintain consistency across mediums.
Web & Digital Communications (50%)
  • Create, edit, and publish web content in a Drupal-based content management system (CMS).
  • Assist with a daily email newsletter in HubSpot, ensuring strong design, accessibility, and attention to detail.
  • Maintain brand consistency and visual integrity across all web and email content.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet daily production deadlines and campaign goals.
  • Prepare and deliver print-ready files to vendors and assist with formatting essays and reports in Adobe InDesign.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, layout design, and brand execution.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and knowledge of the full design process from concept to completion.
  • Basic experience with web content management and/or HTML; familiarity with Drupal and HubSpot preferred.
  • Strong eye for typography, composition, and visual hierarchy.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and refine creative concepts based on feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience designing for academic, nonprofit, or research organizations.
  • Familiarity with web accessibility best practices and digital design standards.
  • Experience with multimedia, branding for podcasts or video series, and cross-platform visual campaigns.
Work Standards
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Quality & Accuracy: Ensures all creative materials meet brand and technical standards.
  • Culture of Safety: Adheres to institutional safety and compliance policies.
  • Work Environment: Hybrid - in-office and remote flexibility depending on project needs.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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