Senior Designer Job at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion

Job Title : Senior Designer

Location : Indianapolis, IN

Categories : Admissions / Recruiting / Enrollment

Summary of Position : The Senior Designer is responsible for designing all marketing projects for IWU Online (N&G) and ensuring visual consistency with IWU’s brand and style guide. This role translates marketing objectives into creative strategies, concepts, and designs while providing conceptualized design elements and services in a variety of media forms for use in IWU marketing.

Duties and 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

This role does not carry formal supervisory duties but may collaborate with contractors, freelancers, or internal contributors as needed

Qualifications 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.

Education Bachelor's degree required

Experience Five to seven (5-7) years of experience preferred

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

Ability to work in a Mac environment preferred

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

Indiana Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Kingdom diversity.

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