Visual Communications Designer

Title: Visual Communications Designer

Status: 12-month, Full-Time

Department: Marketing & Communications
Availability: August 2026
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Remission, and other benefits offered (certain benefits are available upon meeting eligibility criteria, including minimum service requirements).

Organization Description:

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school for boys in grades 6 – 12. Loyola is inspired by the life and instruction of St. Ignatius Loyola and the Society of Jesus. The ideal candidate must support Loyola Blakefield’s mission of forming young men who strive to embody our “Profile of a Graduate at Graduation.” We strive to form young men who are Religious, Loving, Academically Competent, Open to Growth, Committed to Diversity, and Committed to Working for a Just World.

Our students come from all walks of life and so do our teachers and staff. As such, we actively seek to recruit and retain a faculty and staff reflective of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our student body. Through inclusive hiring practices, we ensure a community of connection and belonging where everyone can thrive.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Visual Communications Designer will own the visual execution of the Loyola Blakefield brand through compelling, strategic communications that engage audiences across campus and beyond. This position will lead the design and production of a wide range of creative materials, including publications, promotional collateral, advertisements, signage, photography, social media graphics, and other digital assets. The Designer will also help shape Loyola's digital presence by creating engaging content and visual storytelling that captures the student experience, campus community, and mission of the school. The ideal candidate will bring a strong creative vision, exceptional design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to ensure Loyola Blakefield's brand is consistently and authentically represented across all communications.

Key Responsibilities:

Graphic Design & Creative Production

Create compelling visual communications that advance the school's brand across admissions, advancement, alumni relations, athletics, and institutional marketing initiatives.

• Provide graphic design support for digital communications (e-newsletters, ads, event announcements, etc.) and ensure creative adherence to brand guidelines.
• Develop digital assets for email campaigns, web, social media, and advertising.
• Ensure all creative work reflects Loyola Blakefield's visual identity and brand standards.
• Prepare files for print production and collaborate with multiple external print vendors.
• Edit and organize photography assets for use across print and digital platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.

Brand Stewardship & Creative Strategy

Help maintain and strengthen Loyola Blakefield's brand by ensuring consistency and excellence across all communications.

• Maintain brand standards across all internal and external communications.
• Contribute creative concepts and visual solutions for diverse marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the team to develop compelling storytelling through design.
• Recommend innovative design approaches, tools, and trends to enhance institutional marketing efforts.

Department Collaboration & Support

Work collaboratively with colleagues across campus to deliver high-quality marketing and communications initiatives.

• Partner with admissions, advancement, athletics, academic departments, and school leadership to develop creative solutions.
• Participate in project planning meetings and contribute creative recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects through completion while balancing shifting priorities.
• Assist with other marketing and communications initiatives as assigned.

Storytelling & Community Engagement

• Create and curate compelling content for social media, websites, publications, and other communications platforms.
• Attend and support campus events to capture meaningful moments through photography, video, and written storytelling.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical design skills may be considered.

  Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, or a related creative field preferred. A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, print design, digital design, photography, and multimedia storytelling required.

  Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical judgment and awareness of best practices for online communications and social media content.