Visual Communications Designer or Senior Visual Communications Designer

STRS Ohio, STRSSTRS Ohio is seeking a Visual Communications Designer or Senior Visual Communications Designer to join the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation (Grade 9N & 10):

Grade 9N: 32.67 - $39.21/ hr.

Grade 10: $76,458 - $91,749

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)
General Summary (Grade 9N & 10):

Under the direction of the manager, Visual Communications, work with project teams to conceptualize, design, produce and present visual communication solutions across print, digital, video and emerging media platforms for stakeholders including active and retired Ohio educators, contributing employers, investment and government entities, the retirement board and internal staff. Combine expertise in graphic design, video production, motion graphics, photography, digital storytelling and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered creative tools to strengthen State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) communications and maintain a consistent visual brand across channels.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grade 9N & 10):

Work with communications strategists, web professionals, production staff and clients to understand project requirements and support the development of effective visual solutions across print, digital, video and multimedia platforms. (Grade 9N)
Work with communications strategists, web professionals, production staff and clients to understand communication needs and develop effective visual solutions across print, digital, video and multimedia platforms. (Grade 10)
Review project requirements and advise on the presentation of graphic, technical and statistical information. Develop creative briefs, storyboards, scripts and project mockups when appropriate. Select industry-standard tools and production methods that best communicate concepts, information and ideas. (Grade 10)
Assist with producing and editing video, motion graphics, animation, illustrations, photography and audio for websites, social media, presentations and other organizational communication channels. (Grade 9N)
Use approved design and artificial intelligence (AI) powered creative tools to develop, edit and enhance visual and multimedia content in accordance with organizational standards. (Grade 9N)
Develop effective solutions for the system’s communication needs with a clear, consistent corporate image and identity for target audiences. Manage assigned projects from concept through final review, production and delivery. (Grade 10)
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grade 9N & 10):

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