What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at Dexter Southfield?
Graphic Designer
About Dexter Southfield
Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in Pre-K through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Our 36-acre campus is located on the Brookline-Boston line, just minutes from the city’s best museums, libraries, hospitals, performing arts venues, colleges, and universities—all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield, we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment, living by our School’s motto: “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.”
About This Role
Dexter Southfield seeks a talented and collaborative Graphic Designer to join the Marketing and Communications team. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and producing a wide variety of materials for both print and digital channels to support the School’s communications and branding initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive designer committed to high-quality work, strong visual communication skills, and a creative approach to solving design challenges. This position calls for professionalism, creativity, an eye for detail, and an ability to represent the School’s values and community effectively.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Design & Production: Create a broad array of materials for print, including posters, signage, brochures, mailers, fundraising appeals, booklets, annual reports, and more. Design digital assets, such as emails, invitations, website graphics, reports, and presentation decks to support school events and campaigns.
- Photo Selection & Editing: Work with the Content Creator to curate and edit photos that authentically reflect the School’s programs, values, and community, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand standards.
- Brand Management: Uphold the School’s brand identity across all projects, bringing fresh ideas that elevate the brand; update and maintain the brand guide as needed.
- Collaboration: Work professionally and positively with colleagues across departments to understand and meet their design needs.
- Vendor Relations: Partner with printers and other vendors to produce high-quality materials, managing print production and other third-party services as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in both print and digital design.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is required; Canva and Microsoft Office experience is preferred.
- Experience working within established brand guidelines; ability to edit and adapt brand elements as needed.
- Excellent proofreading skills, with an ability to interpret and organize content in branded, visually engaging designs.
- Strong project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize projects, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain high standards of quality.
- Willingness to work in a collaborative environment,
- A consistent drive to produce good to great work that aligns with the School’s mission and visual identity.
- Experience working with vendors to develop and deliver quality print and digital products.
- PortfolioPlease submit a portfolio with your application that demonstrates experience designing for both print and digital mediums.
At Dexter Southfield, we promote a culture of excellence that extends beyond academics, athletics, and the arts. We value a diverse and inclusive community in which different identities and perspectives are accepted and respected to create a sense of belonging for all.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit the Careers page of our website to submit a cover letter and resume through our online application portal at www.dextersouthfield.org/careers.
