The Senior Graphic Designer is a highly skilled, strategic visual communicator responsible for developing and executing compelling design solutions across print, digital, and presentation platforms. As a member of the Marketing and Digital Communications team, this individual collaborates closely with colleagues and stakeholders across HHMI, including senior leadership, to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual experiences that advance HHMI's research and education mission.
Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Director of Marketing and Digital Communications, the Senior Graphic Designer leads the concepting and execution of design across a wide range of formats, including publications, websites, social media, email campaigns, video, and presentations. This role often provides direct design support to senior leadership - requiring discretion, responsiveness, and strong judgment - and broadly requires a strong balance of creative vision, technical expertise, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to independently drive projects from concept through final delivery.
This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days onsite at HHMI Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Benefits
Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping how HHMI communicates its mission, research, and programs to diverse audiences. Your work will help make critical science and business priorities clear, engaging, and accessible.Creative Leadership: Lead design projects from concept to completion, with the support to produce high-quality, impactful work across a variety of formats and channels.Collaborative Environment: Work alongside communications professionals, scientists, program leaders, and external partners in a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment.Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive healthcare, generous retirement contributions, paid leave, and additional programs that support well-being and professional development.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Brand Stewardship and Design ExecutionConcept, design, and produce high-quality visual materials across print and digital platforms, including reports, brochures, presentations, web pages, email campaigns, videos, and social media assets.Ensure all creative work aligns with HHMI's brand standards, visual identity, and strategic communication goals. Maintain organized files, templates, and design systems to support scalability and consistency.Bring a strong point of view to design solutions while directly incorporating leadership and other stakeholder feedback in a thoughtful and effective manner that elevates visual communication across the organization.Develop and refine workflows that support efficient collaboration, feedback, and delivery. Work effectively with external vendors (e.g. freelancers, agencies) as needed to support project goals.Digital and Interactive DesignDesign for digital experiences, including web and interactive content, with a strong understanding of user experience (UX), accessibility principles, and AI-optimized/AI-compatible web and template design.Create assets optimized for digital channels, including social media, email marketing, and multimedia campaigns.Collaborate with web, content, and technical teams to ensure designs are effectively implemented and optimized for performance. Apply knowledge of responsive design, usability, and engagement best practices to enhance audience experience.Presentation and Visual CommunicationDevelop high-impact presentations for leadership, programs, and external audiences, translating complex ideas into clear visual narratives.Establish and maintain cohesive use of templates, systems, and visual frameworks that improve consistency and efficiency across presentation materials.Partner with internal stakeholders to elevate storytelling through thoughtful design and visual structure.Respond to fast-turnaround and last-minute presentation requests with professionalism and consistency; manage revision cycles with
Additional Information
Primary Work Address: 4000 Jones Bridge Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists - even stretching into film and media production. Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between. The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.
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