Communications Publications Design Specialist (HEOa)- Office of Communications and Marketing

About the position

The Office of Communications and Marketing is responsible for developing and disseminating the official messages of Hunter College to internal and external audiences, and for gathering the most news-worthy stories from around campus. The Communications Publications Design Specialist position reports to the AVP of Communications and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Creates, designs, and updates digital signage across campus to communicate timely announcements, events, and campus-wide alerts.
• Crafts vibrant and engaging social media visuals that capture the college's spirit and amplify its messaging, inspiring connection and engagement across digital platforms.
• Designs, maintains, and updates web pages on the college's website, ensuring content is visually appealing, accessible, and current.
• Builds and manages email newsletter campaigns to effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.
• Produces high-quality print signage, forms, posters, brochures, and other collateral materials that support college initiatives.
• Collaborates with departmental staff to understand communication needs and translate them into innovative design solutions.
• Upholds consistency of visual branding across all digital and print platforms.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with external vendors and print shops to produce physical materials, ensuring specifications and deadlines are met.
• Assists in developing and implementing workflows, standards, and best practices for design and production processes.
• Supports the integration of multimedia elements into digital communications, working with IT and media teams as needed.
• Maintains inventory of design equipment and supplies, coordinating maintenance and upgrades to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provides guidance and supervision to junior staff or interns involved in design projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience with WordPress; Blackbaud; Constant Contact; Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Comfortable working across departments.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience, within approved range: $52,267 - $68,004.
• CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases.
• CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial wellbeing, and professional development.
• Range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans.
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community.