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About the Role

The CUNY Mexican Studies Institute (MSI) is seeking a creative, bilingual Graphic Designer & Illustrator to manage the Institute's visual identity and support its academic, cultural, and community-based initiatives. This role involves conceptualizing and producing visual materials for print and digital platforms to engage diverse audiences and strengthen the Institute's public presence.

Responsibilities

• Design visual content for social media, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
• Create promotional materials including flyers, posters, banners, and invitations for events and programs.
• Maintain and update website visual content and assist with digital layout design.
• Develop graphic materials for educational programs, conferences, and research projects.
• Support visual production for the New York City International Book Fair (FILNYC) and other cultural events.
• Design editorial materials such as brochures, reports, and catalogs.
• Produce original illustrations and visual concepts that align with the Institute's mission.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, artists, and community organizations.
• Prepare print-ready files and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Assist in maintaining the Institute's overall visual identity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in graphic design, illustration, or creative production.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
• Strong knowledge of typography, branding, and layout design.
• Experience with website content management systems like WordPress or Squarespace.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in design and visual storytelling.

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Visual Storytelling
• Branding
• Editorial Design
• Digital Communications
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Project Management
• Motion Graphics
• Video Editing
• Animation

Location

• Lehman College, New York, USA

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least 2 years of professional experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $54,313.06

Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Company

• The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) supports CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff in their scientific and intellectual pursuits.

Equal Opportunity

• The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.