Assistant Director for Marketing (Graphic Design, Brand Management & Web Support

Manhattanville University seeks an in-house graphic design and branding lead in Purchase, NY to produce assets, enforce brand standards, manage marketing design projects, and provide front-end web support.
Responsibilities

Lead as the campus in-house graphic designer, creating high-quality visuals across print, digital media, environmental graphics, and web properties.
Design marketing collateral such as event materials, print publications, digital graphics, signage, presentations, advertisements, branded templates, and web visuals.
Convert institutional messaging and complex information into clear, visually engaging designs.
Ensure every design aligns with the university's visual identity, tone, and branding guidelines.
Guard the university brand by applying standards consistently across departments, initiatives, platforms, and digital properties.
Oversee brand approvals via Marq, handling reviews, feedback, and final sign-off.
Keep brand guidelines, templates, and approved assets current to support campus-wide compliance.
Advise campus partners on correct brand usage.
Support visual design, layout, and brand consistency across the university website and related digital properties.
Work with digital communications and IT to implement design updates, templates, landing pages, and CMS-based enhancements.
Develop and optimize web graphics and layouts to enhance user experience, accessibility, and visual coherence.
Assist with basic front-end tasks such as content layout, formatting, image optimization, and maintaining brand alignment.
Ensure web content adheres to brand standards, accessibility best practices, and institutional messaging.
Act as the main point of contact for marketing design requests, clarifying scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Oversee projects from intake to completion, coordinating with internal staff and external vendors.
Provide ongoing status updates to stakeholders and keep projects on schedule and within scope.
Assist with prioritization and workflow management aligned to department goals.
Partner with communications, editorial, and digital teams on integrated campaigns.
Prepare and finalize design files through review, revisions, and production.
Coordinate with external vendors for printing, signage, web support, and specialty production.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements

Minimum of five years of professional design experience.
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, web design, or related field.
Outstanding visual design and typography/layout skills.
Solid understanding of brand systems and visual identity guidelines.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication and a collaborative mindset.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Working knowledge of web design principles, accessibility standards, and CMS platforms.
Ability to translate strategic goals into effective visual communication.
Technologies

Marq
Adobe Creative Suite
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
CMS platforms
HTML
CSS
Benefits

Tuition remission
Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
Salary

$66,300 per year
Hours

Full-time, 35 hours per week
Housing

Housing is not provided

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