
International Education Corporation is hiring: Graphic Designer (60998) in Irvin
International Education Corporation, Irvine, CA, United States
The Graphic Designer
Plays a key role in supporting the Marketing Department by producing compelling assets across digital, social, print, and video to support marketing efforts in the higher education industry. The Graphic Designer is a natural storyteller and a highly creative problem-solver with strong design sensibilities, excellent project-management skills, and the ability to bring ideas to life from concept through execution. They succeed in a fast‑paced environment that encourages exploring possibilities, learning, and improving.
Essential Job Duties & Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design & Creative Production
Develop and refine layouts, concepts, and design marketing materials including flyers, social graphics, digital ads, email templates, websites, presentations and video content.
Support creative direction by producing assets aligned with brand standards and campaign goals.
Prepare final production files for print and digital distribution.
Assist with photo and video shoots, including planning, capturing content and post‑production editing.
Produce social assets including static graphics and both short‑form and long‑form videos.
Project & Digital Asset Management
Coordinate creative workflows and manage timelines with internal teams and external freelancers.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on‑time delivery of high‑quality assets.
Collaborate with internal departments to understand project objectives and translate needs into effective creative solutions.
Maintain organized project files, version control and asset libraries.
Manage Marketing’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system on an ongoing basis, including quarterly audits, reporting, user updates and portal audits as needed.
Vendor & Freelance Management
Oversee and manage freelance designers and other creative contractors, assigning projects, providing creative direction, reviewing work, and ensuring deliverables meet brand standards, timelines and budget requirements.
Brand Stewardship
Oversee brand guidelines across schools and ensure consistency of brand and creative across various digital and print touch points.
Ensure all creative materials are consistent with brand guidelines, messaging pillars, visual identity and tone.
Support ongoing development of brand assets, templates and content standards.
Provide creative quality‑control checks across all materials.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditor standards and institutional policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to marketing activities.
Content Development and Creation
Contribute ideas for content strategy across marketing campaigns.
Write or edit marketing copy as needed for print and digital deliverables.
Assist with storytelling efforts – student testimonials, program spotlights, success stories, etc.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with the marketing team to optimise and format assets for all marketing channels including web, paid media, social platforms and campus support materials.
Support campus teams with creative needs for tours, presentations, events and outreach.
Work closely with the marketing team to align creative execution with broader marketing goals.
Support the team in presenting creative materials for compliance and legal review and approval.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Skillset
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, interactive media, graphic communications or related field.
2–4 years of experience in graphic design and/or creative project management.
Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Express, Firefly) and Figma.
Experience in photo and video editing software (Final Cut Pro X, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Lightroom).
Strong knowledge and comfortable using project management tools, specifically Asana or similar.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
A relevant portfolio showcasing a variety of media is required.
Knowledge in the print production process and ability to set up print‑ready files.
Flexibility and agility to jump between projects with shifting schedules and deadlines.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
Strong attention to detail and time management.
Good interpersonal skills.
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