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The Minnesota Star Tribune · 2 days ago

Senior Designer

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. They are seeking a Senior Designer to optimize processes, oversee projects, and lead a creative team while collaborating across departments to enhance brand communication and design strategy.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with the Associate Creative Director to optimize efficient processes and protocols that improve departmental workflows, including asset and project management

Oversee complex, multi-phase projects from initial strategy through final implementation and post-launch optimization

Lead the team in motion design, staying up to date on trends

Assist in the creation and distribution of brand elements & campaigns that communicate the organization’s value proposition

Collaborate with teams of creatives, strategists, and stakeholders to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on brand

Guide and mentor junior designers, working closely with the Associate Creative Director to ensure the brands visuals echo the vision of the company

Understand business objectives and audience demographics to inform design strategy

Collaborate with teams across the organization to help determine conceptual campaign direction

Understand and implement best social media practices in consumer and B2B spaces across paid and organic platforms

Create branded social assets and campaigns

Ideate and execute innovative email designs that engage and inspire our audiences

Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve team efficiency and output quality

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteSocial marketing principlesProject managementFigmaAirtableUX experienceCreativeDeadline-drivenMentoringDetail-oriented

Required

Minimum of 5 years design experience in corporate or agency environment

Proficient Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Airtable

Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering tasks on time

Strong understanding of social marketing principles and industry best practices

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within defined authority

Highly detail-oriented, organized, creative, and deadline-driven; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to mentor and support team members, providing guidance to help achieve departmental goals

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field preferred

UX experience preferred

Benefits

Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.

Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.