Graphic Designer 3

Job Title: Graphic Designer 3

Job Type: Contract

Site Type: Remote (Cambridge, MA or New York City, NY)

Duration: 1 Month 19 Days

Job Overview:

As a Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating and producing visually compelling designs and deliverables for various digital platforms and in-person experiences. With a strong background in design principles, you will collaborate in a fast-paced environment and when projects need evolving with the program managers on the Community Initiatives team and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative design deliverables.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design & Production: Create and deliver timely and accurate graphic art production, layout and design for programs and projects (webpage banners, emails, conference booth design and assets, social media assets)
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate and collaborate directly with Community Initiatives teams? Program Managers to gather input and regular feedback, managing expectations and presenting design concepts effectively
• Visual identity Consistency: Ensure Microsoft Research visual identity consistency across all design deliverables
• Alignment: Collaborate with and collect feedback from the Design Lead in the Microsoft Research Creative Studio to ensure alignment to overall Microsoft Research visual identity guidelines and evolutions

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate or bachelor?s degree in graphic design or related field degree required
• 5+ years of graphic design experience
• In-depth mastery of current design and production tools and technologies: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, M365, WordPress
• Proven experience as a graphic designer with a strong portfolio across print and digital, including event-related materials
• Strong time management skills to independently manage multiple projects, responsibilities, and ensure preparedness
• Excellent written communication skills, essential for collaborating across a global team and multiple time zones, ensuring clear and effective updates via Teams message

*Salary Range: $54-57/hr with Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits