Multimedia Specialist & Graphic Designer at The Mount Vernon School

Description

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. 

The Team 

The Brand Team functions as an internal marketing, creative, and communications agency that serves the entire Mount Vernon Organization, including the School, MVSO, the Virtual Global Campus, and Ventures, the educational consultancy. The team includes the Chief Brand Officer, Director of Web Development & Digital Experience, Senior Graphic Designer, and Print and Project Coordinator each contributing to strategic storytelling, visual design, and digital engagement. Highly collaborative and primarily in person with some hybrid flexibility, this team leverages digital tools and frequent touchpoints to produce an incredible amount of high-quality assets that elevate and extend the Mount Vernon identity.

The Role 

Mount Vernon seeks a Multimedia Specialist and Graphic Designer who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and can manage a high volume of projects—from postcards and brochures to social media graphics, video, and digital campaigns. Reporting to the Chief Brand Officer, this role is an integral part of the Brand Team, which includes a Director of Web Development, a Senior Graphic Designer, and a Print and Project Coordinator, all working together to bring Mount Vernon’s brand to life across every touchpoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce a wide range of creative assets, including print collateral, digital graphics, social media content, motion graphics, video, and short-form storytelling pieces
• Edit and produce video content for use across various digital channels, including social media, web, and print
• Steward the Mount Vernon brand across all divisions—Admissions, Philanthropy, Athletics, MV Ventures, MVSO,, Faculty, and Student initiatives—ensuring visual consistency and brand integrity
• Develop and evolve brand guidelines, campaign identities, and design systems in partnership with the Senior Graphic Designer and Chief Brand Officer
• Collaborate with internal partners to conceptualize and deliver creative solutions that meet project goals and timelines
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing workload in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions, contributing fresh, forward-thinking ideas
• Maintain an organized digital asset management system for design files and templates

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments 
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional graphic design experience; preference for candidates with experience in education, agency, or in-house creative environments
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative range—print, digital, and video
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and After Effects)
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing
• Knowledge of Canva and Capcut
• Strong technical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional work on tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (preferred)
• Previous experience at an Agency (preferred)

Start Date | November 2025

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.