Graphic Designer and Brand Manager Job at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk

Graphic Designer and Brand Manager

Position Title - Graphic Designer and Brand Manager
Department - MNC
Job Description - Title: Graphic Designer and Brand Manager
Department: Marketing and Communications
Category: Non-Exempt
Summary/Objective: The Graphic Designer and Brand Manager leads visual brand execution supporting enrollment marketing, fundraising campaign initiatives, advertising efforts, and institutional communications.
Essential Functions:
Design and produce creative concepts and collateral for recruitment and fundraising efforts.
Uphold brand standards through quality control of visual content.
Produce still and motion graphics and other digital assets for institutional websites, social media enterprise accounts, digital marketing/advertising campaigns, promotional print materials, email campaigns, and environmental building graphics.
Create and maintain creative calendar for production timelines and scheduling using project management tools.
Inspect proofs for accuracy and adherence to appropriate production standards.
Lead creative needs for recruiting, retention, and constituent engagement events (e.g. apparel designs for Homecoming/Family Weekend and community service days, wayfinding signage).
Produce approved templates for campus partners.
Support institutional initiatives by providing design support to other departments.
Research industry trends and best practices within the fields of marketing and communications and higher education.
Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Graphic design expertise required
Brand development required
Adobe Creative Suite expertise required
Attention to detail required
Project management preferred
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position may supervise student workers or interns.
Work Environment:
Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the employee must be willing to work a non-traditional 40-hour week and be flexible as needed. Schedules will be adjusted to provide coverage in these cases.
Travel:
Limited travel may be required.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
Preferred Qualifications - Higher education experience.
Physical Demands - Minimal physical demands.
Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number - S124P
Number of Vacancies - 1
Job Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings - https://leesmcrae.peopleadmin.com/postings/521
Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae
Media File
Portfolio