Graphic Artist

Do you have an eye for design and love using templates and workflows to churn out graphics and assets for use in marketing and promotions? Come join our team of artists and marketers working to support the researchers and scientists advancing light-based technologies. Make a difference by doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization. Full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position available, with flexible work hours.

Description of duties:

Develop and design effective artwork, perform layout and composition, edit and proofread, and produce accurate production/printer files for promotional pieces, in both print and electronic formats. Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Work closely with and in support of Marketing team, focusing on interactive and digital marketing, print, web, and special projects.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, communications, marketing communications, or related field, or equivalent, relevant professional experience. Minimum 2 years experience in publishing, design studio, or prepress operation; desktop publishing experience required. Experience with Apple computers and Adobe Creative Suite software, and basic file management required. College-level science courses desirable. Experience with pre-press separation software desirable.

Compensation and Benefits package include:

Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay range depending on experience is $29.53/hr to $44.32/hr. Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).

Defined retirement contribution:

SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution

PLUS SPIE

offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years. Paid Time Off plan begins at 31 days per year. Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE. Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available. Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long-Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction. Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.

Location:

Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Culture:

At SPIE, we believe innovation thrives when people feel valued, supported, and empowered. We cultivate a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth—where diverse perspectives are embraced, bold ideas are encouraged, and every voice matters. Please apply online www.spie.jobs with a resume & cover letter, indicating how your experience & qualifications match the requirements & why you will be successful in this position. All materials must be received by 5 p.m. 6/21/2026. SPIE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SPIE provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.