Demonstrates expertise in graphic design and visual communication, with a strong focus on creating print and digital marketing materials that align with brand standards. Proficient in project management and collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic DesignAdobe Creative CloudProject ManagementVisual CommunicationJapanese Typography

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop compelling visual communications that advance the university's brand and support institutional goals
Design print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, advertisements, presentations, reports, signage, social media graphics, email graphics, and web assets
Develop creative concepts aligned with campaign objectives, audience needs, and university brand standards
Translate communications and marketing objectives into effective visual solutions
Apply and uphold university brand standards across communications
Ensure visual consistency across multiple channels, formats, and audiences
Educate campus partners on appropriate brand usage and provide guidance on visual communications
Prepare production-ready files for print
Prepare and optimize artwork for digital platforms and screen sizes
Coordinate with external vendors and printers regarding specifications, timelines, and production requirements
Review proofs for quality, accuracy, and brand compliance
Organize and maintain design assets, files, and templates
Partner with writers, marketers, photographers, videographers, and web staff on integrated campaigns and communications
Participate in creative brainstorming, campaign planning, and content development
Manage projects from initial brief through final delivery, coordinating with stakeholders and keeping work on schedule
Collaborate effectively on team-led projects while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing deadlines and competing priorities
Present design concepts, explain creative decisions, and incorporate stakeholder feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2–5 years of professional graphic design experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality print and digital design
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft 365
Experience designing for both print and digital media
Strong typography, layout, and visual communication skills
Experience with Japanese and English typography and typesetting
Professional-level proficiency in Japanese with the ability to communicate with vendors
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and balance multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, two references with contact information, and a PDF design portfolio

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment
5 paid “personal and sick days” each year
Approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year
Japanese social insurance and pension
Commuting/telework allowance
Welfare-discount program membership
Retirement payment system
Hybrid-remote flexibility after initial training period

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignPrint DesignDigital DesignTypographyLayoutVisual CommunicationProduction-Ready FilesArtwork OptimizationBrand ComplianceDesign Portfolio

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOwnershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Visual CommunicationBrand StandardsCampaign PlanningCreative ConceptsDesign Assets