Senior Multimedia Designer Job at Purdue University in Indiana

Lead Executive Recruiter at Purdue University

Purdue University’s award‑winning, in‑house marketing agency, Purdue Brand Studio, is seeking a Senior Multimedia Designer to help shape the visual voice of one of the world’s top universities. This is an opportunity to join a creative team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence.

As a senior multimedia designer, you will lead the creation of visually compelling, strategically driven marketing materials across print, digital and experiential platforms. From concept through completion, you will transform strategic ideas into designs that resonate with diverse audiences and strengthen Purdue’s brand presence. You will apply advanced design principles and a strong understanding of brand standards to produce impactful work for print collateral, digital campaigns, social media and environmental graphics, ensuring every piece reflects Purdue’s identity and marketing objectives.

This role requires a sharp sense of creative strategy and the ability to manage a high volume of projects without compromising quality. You will also provide art direction for photography and video, assist on‑site at photo shoots and productions, and maintain consistency across all visual assets.

Expertise in printing production processes, social media formats, and web design is essential, while experience with video and motion graphics is highly desirable. Collaboration is key—you will work closely with writers, developers, strategists and project managers as a trusted partner in an integrated creative process.

The ideal candidate is an experienced designer with a proven record of delivering exceptional work. You should be highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. A strong portfolio demonstrating superior design skills and versatility across media is required. This is a role for someone who thrives in a team environment, embraces creative challenges and is ready to make a meaningful impact on Purdue’s brand storytelling.

This position will be a hybrid role with an expected schedule of 75% remote and 25% on‑location for photoshoots or on‑campus for meetings and on‑site collaboration. Candidates should reside within driving distance to West Lafayette or Indianapolis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication design, or a closely related field
• Four (4) years of graphic arts, multimedia, or closely related experience
• Portfolio review required; must include a link to the portfolio on your resume or cover letter

Skills:

• Superior design, typographic ability, and an ability to work with visual art that speaks to a diverse audience.
• Expert knowledge of design‑related software: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Proficiency in social sites such as Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Expert knowledge of the printing production processes, specifications, and applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple, complex assignments on tight deadlines and tight budgets.
• Strong understanding of branding strategies and associated marketing concepts.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of UX design principles and familiarity with tools such as Figma
• Experience with After Effects/Motion Graphics
• Experience art directing or collaborating on photo and video shoots

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

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