Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications Job at Roger Williams Univ

Roger Williams University Job Posting: Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications

Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications

Category: Professional and Clerical

Department: Marketing & Communications

Locations: Bristol, RI

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time Regular

Ref.No.: 1237

PositionID: 184912

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities.

Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for the creation of professional design solutions for University marketing materials, campaigns, and related materials. The Senior Graphic Designer works closely with team colleagues to develop audience-appropriate layouts for print and online marketing efforts that support the University's brand and initiatives.

Graphic Design and Support

1. Create, develop, and execute new, while revising existing, design directions/elements for digital and print mediums.
2. Oversee and manage the workflow of all design projects to graphic designer and outside vendors as needed.
3. Work both independently and collaboratively with team members and other departments to take projects from idea to completion.
4. Create or source design elements in support of larger initiatives at the direction of the Director of Brand and Creative Services.
5. Train, manage, and develop the design knowledge of the graphic designer.

Cross-Media Campaign Management

1. Manage the creation, development, and implementation of new and existing design directions for digital marketing campaigns including display, email, website, and video components.

Visual Identity Development, Promotion, and Reinforcement

1. Maintain a clear understanding of University branding and the variety of visual assets (logos, photography, etc.) retained by the University and the design standards that regulate their use.
2. Apply knowledge of best practices and conceptualization principles to ensure a consistent visual identity is carried out in projects.

Partner Presentations

1. Present designs to a range of University partners in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
2. Tactfully and professionally defend the design rationale while knowing when compromise is warranted.
3. Provide direction to other designers, interns, and freelancers on specific projects.
4. Educate colleagues on specific design, production, project, and software related details.
5. Work directly with vendors to provide necessary input for project completion.

Art Direction of Photography

1. Determine photography needs and creative direction for graphic projects.
2. Plan photo shoots to meet the specific needs of our campus partners and the photographer.

Additional Functions:

1. Provide assistance to, and share professional design knowledge with, members of the design team, interns, and department.
2. Occasionally represent the Department at client, University, and external meetings and functions, taking part in presentations when needed.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
2. Minimum of four years graphic design work experience.
3. Intermediate knowledge of Mac computer platform and Adobe CS4 Creative Suite or higher.
4. Familiarity with working successfully with printers, photographers, and clients.
5. Ability to lead multiple design projects simultaneously and manage each from conception through production while meeting deadlines.
6. High attention to detail in typography, spelling, grammar, spacing, and accuracy.
7. Organizational skills to prioritize, take initiative, follow projects through to completion and manage multiple tasks while ensuring the highest level of quality.
8. Experience providing art direction, guidance, and assignments to designers.
9. Proven experience preparing files for a variety of printing processes.
10. Understanding of best practice for creating digital and social media creative elements and working on websites including the Drupal content management system.
11. Professional design experience in the field of higher education, advertising, or another related industry.

* At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Application Instructions:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.