The Blake School
Graphic Designer
The Blake School, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States, 55305
Job DescriptionThe Graphic Designer is a creative and collaborative member of Blake's Advancement team. This colleague is responsible for performing all graphic design functions related to a variety of assignments within the department as well as within the Admissions and Communications departments. The Graphic Designer leads the visual creative direction for print, digital, video and three-dimensional projects ranging from multi-page donor reports to segmented solicitations and invitations from digital media content to event decor. Creativity and innovation are at the forefront of each project while adhering to Blake's style, budgets and timelines. This position is responsible for coordinating all phases of each design project. The ideal candidate possesses superb creative and project management skills.
The Graphic Designer reports to the Director of Major Gifts and works collaboratively across the school's administrative departments. This position is 0.75 FTE with a salary range of $46,000 - $54,000 and offers flexible work hours each week between 8am-5pm.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Work with Advancement, Admissions and Communications staff to create striking and functional pieces, including but not limited to: the donor report; twice annual magazine; all thematic elements of the yearly Blake Fund campaign; capital campaign collateral; special stewardship pieces; brochures, multi-page invitations and flyers; event signage; digital media content and campaignsDesign, layout, editing and other graphic artist functions with oversight by the style guidelines and organization brand identity established by the Communications OfficeCoordinate administrative functions related to design projects, such as requesting print bids, providing precise specifications and instructions to mail houses, ensuring copy edits are reflected accurately, processing paperwork (e.g. purchase orders and check requests)Monitor the photo and video inventory to assess when new photography or videography is needed and handle coordination of sessions from hiring contractors to scheduling to invoicingAct as the photography manager for Advancement and school events as needed from hiring to scheduling to shoot listsBring new ideas to design projects by advising on design trends, printing technology and emerging mediaParticipate in school-wide activities and help represent Advancement in the life of the schoolExperience and SkillsRequired:
Bachelor's degreeThree-plus years of graphic design experienceKnowledge and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) as well as MS Office tools, particularly Google suiteDemonstrated ability to think creatively, act energetically and be an adaptable problem solverAbility to work independently as well as part of a team with varying team leadsValue for intercultural competency and preference to work inclusivelyProven ability to manage time and multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, timeliness and organization in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal communication skillsPreferred:
Prior knowledge and experience in development for a school or nonprofit organizationKnowledge of and comfort with online and social media platformsExperience with video softwareProject management of photo and video sessionsSkills with photography and/or videographyExperience with agile workflows and methodology and workflow-management software such as Asana or similarPhysical Requirements:
Working conditions include those typically associated with office environments: prolonged sitting, prolonged computer usage and background noise level. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and perform tasks with repeated keyboard use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Required Application Materials:
ResumeCover letter addressing these three topics:
Why you are interested in working at BlakeHow your current/past experiences are related to this roleWhat experience you would like to gain from this position
A portfolio that reflects experience in creating content (design, illustration, video, etc.) across multiple marketing channelsDisclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Job Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionFSA/HSA403(b) 8% matchLife InsuranceLTD/LTC
The Graphic Designer reports to the Director of Major Gifts and works collaboratively across the school's administrative departments. This position is 0.75 FTE with a salary range of $46,000 - $54,000 and offers flexible work hours each week between 8am-5pm.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Work with Advancement, Admissions and Communications staff to create striking and functional pieces, including but not limited to: the donor report; twice annual magazine; all thematic elements of the yearly Blake Fund campaign; capital campaign collateral; special stewardship pieces; brochures, multi-page invitations and flyers; event signage; digital media content and campaignsDesign, layout, editing and other graphic artist functions with oversight by the style guidelines and organization brand identity established by the Communications OfficeCoordinate administrative functions related to design projects, such as requesting print bids, providing precise specifications and instructions to mail houses, ensuring copy edits are reflected accurately, processing paperwork (e.g. purchase orders and check requests)Monitor the photo and video inventory to assess when new photography or videography is needed and handle coordination of sessions from hiring contractors to scheduling to invoicingAct as the photography manager for Advancement and school events as needed from hiring to scheduling to shoot listsBring new ideas to design projects by advising on design trends, printing technology and emerging mediaParticipate in school-wide activities and help represent Advancement in the life of the schoolExperience and SkillsRequired:
Bachelor's degreeThree-plus years of graphic design experienceKnowledge and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) as well as MS Office tools, particularly Google suiteDemonstrated ability to think creatively, act energetically and be an adaptable problem solverAbility to work independently as well as part of a team with varying team leadsValue for intercultural competency and preference to work inclusivelyProven ability to manage time and multiple projects while maintaining accuracy, timeliness and organization in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal communication skillsPreferred:
Prior knowledge and experience in development for a school or nonprofit organizationKnowledge of and comfort with online and social media platformsExperience with video softwareProject management of photo and video sessionsSkills with photography and/or videographyExperience with agile workflows and methodology and workflow-management software such as Asana or similarPhysical Requirements:
Working conditions include those typically associated with office environments: prolonged sitting, prolonged computer usage and background noise level. While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and perform tasks with repeated keyboard use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Required Application Materials:
ResumeCover letter addressing these three topics:
Why you are interested in working at BlakeHow your current/past experiences are related to this roleWhat experience you would like to gain from this position
A portfolio that reflects experience in creating content (design, illustration, video, etc.) across multiple marketing channelsDisclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
Job Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionFSA/HSA403(b) 8% matchLife InsuranceLTD/LTC