Digital Graphic Designer

Why RTI RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems. We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. About The Hiring Group This position is within the newly established Institute-wide integrated brand and marketing function. This team is a part of an evolving marketing and brand ecosystem designed to power institutional growth, strengthen market presence, and deliver consistent, high-value experiences across the buyer journey.This role will report to the Vice President, Marketing. What You'll Do We are seeking a talented and creative Digital Graphic Designer to develop engaging visual content for digital platforms. The ideal candidate has strong design skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to translate marketing concepts into compelling graphics that strengthen brand identity and support business objectives. Local candidates within commuting distance to RTP, NC for hybrid office arrangements are preferred. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple concurrent digital design projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budget requirements are met. Design digital graphics for websites, social media, email campaigns, online advertising, conferences, presentations. Design and produce a wide range of marketing and communication materials, including digital content, banners, infographics, reports, brochures, newsletters, presentations, logos, and brand assets. Develop layouts, illustrations, icons, and other visual elements that align with user needs and support cohesive visual systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, creative partners, and external vendors to deliver high-quality creative solutions and ensure compliance with branding and licensing requirements. Maintain brand consistency across all digital platforms. Maintain organized production files, design assets, and documentation to support efficient project execution and future scalability. Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, incorporating new tools and process improvements where appropriate. Provide project support, contribute to continuous process improvement, and mentor or collaborate with fellow designers as needed. Design and produce branded conference and event materials, including signage, booth graphics, presentation templates, digital displays, promotional collateral, and related assets, ensuring alignment with RTI’s visual identity and event objectives. What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years of professional digital graphic design experience. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status(e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) Strong portfolio demonstrating digital design capabilities. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Figma, Canva, or Sketch is a plus. Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is beneficial. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred Experience UI/UX design Motion graphics Video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects Social media content creation Skills and Abilities: Typography Layout Design Branding Color Theory Photo Editing Digital Illustration Time Management Creative Problem Solving EEO & Pay Equity Statements For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here. RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer. At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance. Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range 74,000 - 92,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr RTI International