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. #J-18808-Ljbffr