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Indiana Wesleyan University · 1 day ago

Senior Designer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Indiana Wesleyan University is seeking a Senior Designer responsible for designing all marketing projects while ensuring visual consistency with the university's brand and style guide. The role includes conceptualizing design solutions, leading design efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to align creative direction with institutional goals.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for conceptualization and implementation of design solutions that meet marketing strategies from concept to completion

Lead design efforts for all N&G marketing projects, ensuring consistency with IWU’s brand standards, style guide, and strategic marketing objectives

Collaborate with the Strategic Marketing Manager and the Executive Director of Brand and Creative to align creative direction with audience personas, regional market needs, and institutional goals

Provide design work including promotional pieces, print and digital advertisements, publications, recruitment materials, and templates for email broadcasting

Prepare work to be completed by collecting information and materials in coordination with project stakeholders

Demonstrate concepts by designing rough layouts regarding size, composition, font style and size, and other related aesthetic concepts

Maintain technical knowledge regarding design software and design trends by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies

Manage, track, and report on progress related to design production and deliverables

Supervise junior designers as needed

Assist with other duties as assigned

Collaborate with the internal creative team and copywriter to drive strategy, positioning, and messaging

Manage timelines and ensure projects are delivered on time

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteMac environmentE-commerce technologyCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesIndependent workTime management

Required

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement

Bachelor's degree required

Excellent skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

Superior communication skills

Excellent knowledge of technology for use in e-commerce and e-business applications

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under time constraints and meet quick deadlines

Excellent organizational abilities

Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of the University