Graphic Designer & Illustrator Coordinator

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). They should possess strong communication skills in both English and Spanish, as well as the ability to translate academic research, cultural programming, and community initiatives into accessible, engaging, and culturally relevant visual content for diverse audiences. This position plays a key role in expanding the Institute’s public presence and strengthening its connections across the CUNY university system, with a particular focus on Mexican, Mexican American, Latino, and immigrant communities in New York City, as well as with cultural, community-based, and academic organizations both within and beyond the University. Design visual content for social media platforms, newsletters, digital campaigns, and other communication channels of the Mexican Studies Institute.Create flyers, posters, invitations, banners, promotional graphics, and other visual materials for academic programs, public events, exhibitions, workshops, conferences, cultural festivals, and other institutional initiatives.Maintain and update the visual content of the Institute’s website and assist with the design and layout of digital materials.Develop graphic materials for educational programs, conferences, publications, research projects, community initiatives, and other Institute activities.Support the visual production of the New York City International Book Fair (FILNYC), as well as other Institute initiatives, cultural events, exhibitions, and festivals organized or supported by the Institute.Design editorial materials, including brochures, reports, catalogs, publications, event programs, and other print and digital materials.Produce original illustrations, graphic assets, and visual concepts that reflect and advance the Institute’s mission, values, and public programs.Collaborate closely with faculty, students, artists, researchers, community organizations, and Institute staff to develop visually compelling and culturally relevant materials.Prepare print-ready files and ensure visual consistency, branding, and design standards across all print, digital, and multimedia platforms.Assist in maintaining and strengthening the Mexican Studies Institute's visual identity across all public-facing materials and communications.Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the mission, programs, and initiatives of the Mexican Studies Institute. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other industry-standard design and creative software.Demonstrated experience designing for both print and digital platforms, including social media campaigns, publications, websites, exhibitions, marketing materials, and public-facing communications.Strong knowledge of typography, editorial design, visual identity systems, branding, layout design, information design, and digital communications.Exceptional illustration, visual storytelling, and conceptual design skills, with the ability to translate complex academic, cultural, and community-based content into compelling visual narratives.Experience designing and maintaining websites using WordPress, Squarespace, or other content management systems (CMS).Ability to develop creative concepts from inception to final production while maintaining high standards of design quality, accuracy, and visual consistency.Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, artists, researchers, community organizations, and institutional partners.Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural, historical, social justice, and community-based work, particularly as it relates to Mexican, Mexican American, Latino, immigrant, and multilingual communities.Fluency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in both languages.Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments and engage a broad range of stakeholders across higher education, cultural, and community settings.Experience working in higher education, museums, cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, publishing, or community-based organizations is highly desirable.A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design, illustration, branding, editorial design, and visual storytelling across multiple media platforms.Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required by program schedules, special events, and institutional activities.