Senior graphic designer Jobs in San Mateo, CA

Title : Hybrid Graphic Designer

Pay Rate Range : $30-31 / hr (DOE)

Employment Type : Contract

Estimated End Date : May 17 2026

Schedule : Full-time 1st shift (Monday Friday 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM)

Location : Redwood City CA 94063

Job Code :

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Graphic Designer to work hybrid with our client a world-class research and academic this role you will transform ideas and concepts into visually compelling designs across print and digital platforms with a significant focus on web design and page creation. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

Creative Design & Visual Communication (50%)

Conceptualize design and produce digital and print assets including event collateral social media graphics web banners postcards brochures and templates.

Create visually compelling layouts that align with brand guidelines and enhance institutional campaigns across multiple channels.

Collaborate with communications marketing and editorial teams to translate complex ideas into clear engaging visuals.

Support new creative concepts and visual identities for special projects campaigns podcasts and video series.

Ensure all designs meet organizational standards and maintain consistency across mediums.

Web & Digital Communications (50%)

Create edit and publish web content in a Drupal-based content management system (CMS) .

Assist with a daily email newsletter in HubSpot ensuring strong design accessibility and attention to detail.

Maintain brand consistency and visual integrity across all web and email content.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet daily production deadlines and campaign goals.

Prepare and deliver print-ready files to vendors and assist with formatting essays and reports in Adobe InDesign.

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Arts Communications or a related field.

Minimum of 1 3 years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating creativity layout design and brand execution.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) and knowledge of the full design process from concept to completion.

Basic experience with web content management and / or HTML; familiarity with Drupal and HubSpot preferred.

Strong eye for typography composition and visual hierarchy.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present and refine creative concepts based on feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing for academic nonprofit or research organizations.

Familiarity with web accessibility best practices and digital design standards.

Experience with multimedia branding for podcasts or video series and cross-platform visual campaigns.

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates professionalism collaboration and effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

Quality & Accuracy : Ensures all creative materials meet brand and technical standards.

Culture of Safety : Adheres to institutional safety and compliance policies.

Work Environment : Hybrid in-office and remote flexibility depending on project needs.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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Key Skills

Graphic Design,Photography,Adobe Acrobat,HTML5,Layout Design,Adobe Creative Suite,Web Design,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Adobe Indesign

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1