August - November 2026 - Communications Design Manager [Substitute]

Overview

**Qualifications:*** University/College Degree;

• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and spoken English)

skills

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• Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
• Ability to think creatively and analytically;
• Knowledge of graphic design, particularly page design and typography;
• Knowledge of the printing process, including layout, proofing, problem areas, and limitations;
• Basic photography skills & DSLR Camera knowledge;
• Experience with Adobe InDesign CS6 (datamerge, master pages, page setup, typography style sheets, importing text and graphics) and PhotoShop CS6 and **Adobe illustrator;**
• Ability to work extra hours during peak deadline season and then arrange for comp time during less busy times;
• Ability to coordinate with staff and student groups to arrange group photos and other specific photos;
• Ability to concentrate on very detailed work - names, spelling, many changes, photo numbers, page numbers, etc;
• Ability to prioritize projects and multitask;
• Ability to be self-motivated and meet deadlines.
• **Reports To:**Director of HR & Communications (Communications Design)

Associate Superintendent (AMC)

• **The Understandings, Skills, Values, and Mindset of the Communications & Design Manager are:****Branding and Visibility:*** Maintains a positive professional working relationship with all staff members;
• Collaborates effectively with the HR/Communications team and the AMC Team (Admissions, Marketing and Communications).
• Design and oversee production of school-wide visual communications including banners, signage, programs, brochures, posters, invitations, tickets, and marketing collateral.
• Ensure consistency in logo usage, typography, colors, and overall brand presentation.
• Provide branding guidance and approvals for divisional and departmental requests.
• **Photography & Media Coordination**
• Lead and manage K-12 photography operations including:
• + student portraits
• + staff headshots
• + class photos
• + event coverage
• Coordinate directly with external photography vendors and studios.
• Organize photography schedules, student rosters, barcoding systems, and data management workflows.
• Ensure child protection and media usage guidelines are followed for all photography and communications.
• **Yearbook Production**
• Monitors the calendar of school events for photography needs and works closely with the HR & Communications Associate to identify photography coverage needs;
• Manage deadlines, reviews, corrections and templates with the Yearbook Class advisor.
• **Design, communications & Creative production**
• Documents and organizes images for publication and promotional material individually or in collaboration with Administrators, Faculty and Staff;
• Works closely with the Facilities Office Assistant to design all classroom/office signage during the first week of the new academic year.
• Works with both in-house and outsourced printers to meet AIS-R’s printing needs;
• Facilitates and/or quality manages, with AIS-R’s Leadership Team, faculty members, and staff members, the creation of banners, including layout and printing;
• Aligns all signage and banner designs to AIS-R’s branding and marketing guidelines;
• Facilitates the creation and printing of business cards, letterhead, envelopes, etc.;
• Designs school promotional/event items to address school needs in alignment with AIS-R quality standards;
• Collaborates with Leadership Team to strategically target audience via design/marketing understanding;
• Collaborates with Director of HR and Communications for banner approvals and plans regarding organizational communications design efficiency;
• Strategizes methods to effectively budget for and produce school communications design;
• Ensures quality management of digital and print productions, as well as school logo and branding;
• Coordinate with Community Relations manager for social media content and ideas
• Update the brand guidelines documents and ensure it is communicated to AIS-R F&S.
• Update all handbooks, data update, and annual publication materials with information as received from departments
• Design and create posters,pillars and ads that are k-12 related with additional support to divisions if needed.
• Support visibility and partnership initiatives that strengthen the school’s public presence and community engagement
• Maintain organized digital asset management systems and photo archives.
• **Terms Of Employment:**

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