Graphic Designer; Half-Time at TABS; Association of Boarding Schools

Overview

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) is a member association of over 200 boarding schools throughout North America and worldwide. Our mission is to counsel, connect, and champion boarding schools. We deliver professional learning, timely data, actionable insights, and opportunities for community and belonging within and throughout our membership. We connect our schools with families eager to learn about the transformational value of a boarding school education.

The Graphic Designer is a half-time position, working on average 20 hours per week, and supports the development and execution of high-quality visual assets that strengthen the visibility, engagement, and brand identity of TABS. This role focuses on creating compelling digital and print designs that support communication efforts across email, web, social, and event platforms, while ensuring visual consistency and alignment with the organization’s brand standards.

The Graphic Designer plays an important role in enhancing awareness of TABS’ programs and resources, supporting member schools with clear and engaging visual materials, and advancing TABS’ marketing and communication objectives. This position will take a collaborative and detail-driven approach to design development, content execution, and brand stewardship, working closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to produce creative assets on time, with accuracy, and in support of organizational goals.

• Design & Creative Execution:
  Create visually compelling digital and print assets that support email campaigns, website content, social media, presentations, and events
• Develop branded graphics that support membership outreach, strategic programs, research releases, and organizational initiatives
• Ensure design accuracy, quality, and consistency with TABS’ brand standards and visual identity
• Format and layout content for publications, reports, brochures, promotional materials, and digital collateral
• Maintain and evolve visual templates, style elements, and design systems

• Partner closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications to transform messaging and strategy into visual deliverables
• Assist in preparing visual assets for presentations, webinars, and speaking engagements
• Create visual assets and collaterals for conferences, gatherings, and professional development events, including signage, programs, slide decks, and promotional materials
• Support event branding needs and execution

• Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables for assigned projects to ensure timely completion in alignment with broader marketing schedules
• Maintain organized files, templates, and production libraries
• Work within shared project management platforms (e.g. ) to track progress and ensure cross-team visibility
• Collaborate proactively with internal teams to identify design needs and gather necessary input

• Partner with internal departments, external partners, and vendors where needed to execute design work that supports organizational priorities
• Provide guidance on visual standards and best practices to ensure consistent application across stakeholders
• Provide occasional, basic operational coverage for the Director of Marketing and Communications when they are out
• Monitor design-related needs during absences to ensure continuity of communication
• Perform other duties, as assigned

What you bring to the role

• 2+ years’ experience in professional graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, and other relevant design tools
• Experience designing for email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Hub Spot, or equivalent)
• Basic website editing experience (Word Press or similar)
• Strong attention to detail, visual accuracy, and design quality
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, remote environment while meeting deadlines
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Belief in the transformational power of…