Visual Designer Department The International School of San Francisco is seeking a creative and versatile Visual Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team. This role combines digital, brand, and multimedia work with traditional publication design, including our annual school magazine and impact report.
Responsibilities Digital & Multimedia Design – Create engaging digital assets for web, social media, and other digital platforms, including content for campaigns, events, and storytelling initiatives.
Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and Advancement teams to conceptualize and execute visual content strategies.
Design engaging, on‑brand emails and newsletters that drive engagement and maintain visual consistency across platforms.
Print & Publication Design – Lead the design and end‑to‑end production of the annual school magazine and impact report, overseeing concept development, layout, content integration, and final delivery.
Develop and implement visually compelling layouts, refined typography, and impactful imagery across all print materials to enhance readability, engagement, and brand consistency.
Coordinate with external printers, production vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage timelines, resolve challenges, and guarantee seamless, on‑budget delivery of all print materials.
Content Creation – Capture, edit, and curate high‑quality photography that authentically represents the school's mission, community, and events for use across digital and print platforms.
Experience with video content creation and editing is a plus.
Collaborate on the planning, creative direction, and execution of photo shoots to achieve strategic messaging goals.
Develop, organize, and manage a comprehensive digital asset library for ongoing use by designated departments.
Brand & Visual Strategy – Partner with key stakeholders to help define, shape, and continually evolve the school's visual identity, ensuring it accurately reflects the school's mission, values, and aspirations.
Establish and reinforce adherence to brand standards across all designs, templates, and collateral by implementing clear guidelines, reviewing creative work, and providing feedback.
Deliver creative and strategic design support for presentations, events, and campaigns, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3–5 years of professional experience in digital, multimedia, and print design with a strong portfolio.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong skills in typography, layout, and composition.
Experience with photography, shooting, lighting, and editing; videography skills are a plus.
Creative and skilled in visual storytelling.
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and multiple project types.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in design practices.
Preferred experience designing annual reports, magazines, or institutional publications.
Knowledge of video storytelling, motion graphics, and basic animation.
Experience with content management systems (CMS) and web design.
Experience in an educational or nonprofit setting.
Salary range: $85,000 – $95,000 depending on experience.
About The International School of San Francisco The International School of San Francisco is a PK‑12 independent school in San Francisco founded in 1962. It is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students on an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by principles of academic rigor and diversity, the school offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world where critical thinking and cross‑cultural communication are paramount.
Mission and Values Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds, and together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled people who will make the world better.
We base our community on these values Respect
Integrity
Inclusion
Collaboration
Curiosity
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In Summary: The International School of San Francisco is seeking a creative and versatile Visual Designer to join our Marketing and Communications team . This role combines digital, brand, and multimedia work with traditional publication design, including our annual school magazine and impact report . Digital & Multimedia Design – Create engaging digital assets for web, social media, and other digital platforms, including content for campaigns, events, and storytelling initiatives . Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and Advancement teams to conceptualize and execute visual content strategies .
En Español:
El Departamento de Diseñadores Visuales La Escuela Internacional de San Francisco está buscando un diseñador visual creativo y versátil para unirse a nuestro equipo de Marketing y Comunicaciones. Esta función combina trabajo digital, marca y multimedia con el diseño de publicaciones tradicionales, incluida nuestra revista escolar anual e informe de impacto. Responsabilidades Design Digital & Multimedia Crea activos digitales atractivos para la web, las redes sociales y otras plataformas digitales, incluyendo contenido para campañas, eventos y iniciativas de narración de historias. Colabora con equipos de marketing, admisiones y avance para conceptualizar y ejecutar estrategias de contenido visual. Diseña correos electrónicos y boletines informativos que impulsan el compromiso y mantienen la coherencia visual a través de nuestras plataformas visuales. Diseño de Impresión y Publicaciones El diseño gráfico y diseño multimedial Lideran en el diseñar y finalizar la producción de revistas educativas anuales y otros medios de comunicación, supervisando el desarrollo del concepto, la configuración, la integración de contenidos y la entrega final de recursos. Desarrollar y implementar estratégicamente diseños convincentes por parte de los actores interesados, refinar la fotografía, así como redactar continuamente todos los materiales para mejorar la complejidad, reutización y el uso externo de imágenes, crear una plataforma de imagen y reproducción de datos, desarrollando un conocimiento creativo y la calidad de los mismos, diseñadores y/o, así también ayudar al equipo a resolver problemas relacionados con la creación y la experiencia y la construcción de imágen y la impresión, así mismo o la gestión de información, además de los objetivos de los programas de la comunidad, la planificación colección y la distribución de productos y la evaluación, la ejecución de proyectos, la realización de servicios personajeo y la imagen, etc. Es una institución educativa multicultural y multilingüe con más de 1.100 estudiantes en un campus urbano en el corazón de la ciudad. Guiada por los principios del rigor académico y la diversidad, la escuela ofrece programas de estudio en francés e inglés para preparar a sus graduados para un mundo donde el pensamiento crítico y la comunicación intercultural son primordiales. Misión y Valores Nuestra comunidad internacional reúne personas de muchos orígenes, y juntos nos esforzamos por crear una cultura compartida que desarrolle gente compasiva, segura y basada en principios que harán al mundo mejor. Basamos nuestra comunidad en estos valores Respect Integrity Inclusion Collaboration Curiosity #J-18808-Ljbffr .