Graphic Designer – FT or PT

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

DEPARTMENT: Advancement & Marketing

REPORTS TO: Creative Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Create print and digital marketing materials to support [REDACTED]'s enrollment, fundraising, and brand awareness goals. Provide quick-turnaround items such as brochures and business cards as needed for academic departments and various Centers and their initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in design projects from concept to completion.
• Produce drafts, prototypes, and engaging design solutions.
• Listen to feedback to hone skills and improve design.
• Maintain and update content and graphics on [REDACTED]'s digital properties such as [REDACTED] and [REDACTED]
• Design print-ready promotional print materials for [REDACTED]'s programs and campaigns.
• Work with the Teaching for Transformation (TfT) team to create and update training materials and classroom resources.
• Create and update displays and signage for in-person events.
• Create promotional materials for schools, adhering to their brand standards when appropriate.
• Assist with event photography and videography, working with the marketing team to cover on-campus events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of [REDACTED] and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
• Prospective members of the [REDACTED] community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the [REDACTED] website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
• Understanding of design theory and visual element such as layout and typography.
• Ability to apply design theory in a commercial context.
• Desire to adhere to-and help refine-brand standards.
• Bachelor's degree in art or graphic design.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud software, especially InDesign.