Graphic Designer and Brand Manager

Position Details Position Information 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 contentProduce 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 assignedCompetencies Graphic design expertise requiredBrand development requiredAdobe Creative Suite expertise requiredAttention to detail requiredProject management preferredSupervisory 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 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents ResumeCover LetterOptional Documents TranscriptsLetter of RecommendationCurriculum VitaeMedia FilePortfolio Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Apparel Design, Best Practices, Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Calendar Management, Community and Social Services, Detail Oriented, Email Campaign, Enterprise Sales, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Graphic Design, Graphics, Green Construction, Higher Education, Industry/Trade Analysis, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Production Schedule, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Quality Control, Social Media, Willing to Travel About the Company: Lees-McRae College