Design and Technology Associate

About the Role

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) at the VCU School of Education is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Design and Technology Associate to support the development of accessible multimedia materials. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong visual design expertise with excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills to produce impactful materials that advance the center's mission.

This is a grant-funded position. Applications received by November 13, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce a wide range of print and digital publications, including flyers, fact sheets, infographics, guides, toolkits, forms, brochures, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Ensure all publications are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• Apply advanced graphic design principles, typography, layout techniques, and industry-standard design tools.
• Maintain consistency with established VCU, CTI, and RRTC brand standards and contribute to editorial and visual style guidelines.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions with accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to project deadlines.
• Manage competing priorities and adapt to changing project needs.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Stay informed of emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to develop cohesive products.
• Coordinate production schedules and deliverables with external vendors.
• Support multimedia production activities, including filming logistics, equipment setup, visual styling, and video captioning.
• Provide backup support for social media content and electronic newsletter distribution.
• Offer technical assistance during virtual meetings, webinars, and online events.
• Assist with maintaining and updating online course content and digital learning materials.
• Create and maintain templates and reusable design assets.
• Perform administrative functions related to project support, including correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, mailing, and reporting.
• Support special events, training programs, and other organizational initiatives.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment with integrity, accountability, stewardship, and ethical conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace Applications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in graphic design, public relations, marketing, education, multimedia design, digital design, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Previous experience in graphic design work for print and digital media, including development, design, and maintenance of publications and marketing materials (as evident in portfolio).
• Experience with video and audio equipment (on-location equipment setup).
• Proficiency with video and audio editing software, preferably Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition.
• Experience with copywriting and editing, marketing, and/or social media.
• Knowledge of how to make documents accessible to individuals with disabilities (e.g., tagged PDFs, alt text, color contrast, accessible Word/PowerPoint/InDesign files).
• Basic UI/UX experience.