Senior Graphic Designer

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Senior Graphic Designer is the brand systems owner for Fisk University translating strategy into cohesive visual communications across print digital social environmental and campaign assets. This role sets the bar for design quality evolves templates and toolkits and partners with writers content creators and campus stakeholders to deliver polished on-brand work.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Key Responsibilities

Lead concept-to-delivery design for campaigns brochures reports signage digital ads social graphics email and web assets.
Advance and enforce the visual identity system (typography color grids iconography photo treatment); maintain brand guidelines.
Build and maintain scalable templates/toolkits for campus partners; provide training and light governance support.
Collaborate with the Content Creator to unify motion and static design; provide art direction on key shoots when needed.
Prepare press-ready print files; manage specs dielines proofing and vendor relationships; ensure accurate color reproduction.
Ensure accessibility (contrast legibility alt text handoff) and compliance with licensing and usage rights.
Traffic projects in collaboration with the marketing coordinator; maintain timelines amid competing priorities.
Coordinate freelance designers/illustrators when needed; conduct portfolio reviews and quality checks.
Contribute to web/UI asset production with the web team; ensure consistency across digital experiences.

Qualifications

5 years of progressive design experience with a strong portfolio of brand systems and campaign work (higher ed or nonprofit a plus).
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with After Effects or motion a plus.
Mastery of typography layout and composition; ability to translate complex information into clear elegant design.
Experience preparing files for offset/digital print and managing production with vendors.
Exceptional attention to detail organization and version control; ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with a service mindset and the ability to give/receive creative feedback.
Portfolio required for consideration.

Work Conditions

Occasional evening/weekend coverage for priority events; light travel for vendor proofs or location checks.

Creative Assignment

As part of the selection process finalists will be asked to complete a brief creative assignment with a 48-hour turnaround. This exercise is designed to gauge timeliness creative understanding and ability to work under pressure. Submitted work will be used solely for evaluation purposes and will not be reused in any capacity by the University.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionThe Senior Graphic Designer is the brand systems owner for Fisk University translating strategy into cohesive visual communications across print digital social environmental and campaign assets. This role sets the bar for design quality evolves templates and toolkits and partners with wri...

Description

Reporting Line

Reports to: Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Key Responsibilities

Lead concept-to-delivery design for campaigns brochures reports signage digital ads social graphics email and web assets.
Advance and enforce the visual identity system (typography color grids iconography photo treatment); maintain brand guidelines.
Build and maintain scalable templates/toolkits for campus partners; provide training and light governance support.
Collaborate with the Content Creator to unify motion and static design; provide art direction on key shoots when needed.
Prepare press-ready print files; manage specs dielines proofing and vendor relationships; ensure accurate color reproduction.
Ensure accessibility (contrast legibility alt text handoff) and compliance with licensing and usage rights.
Traffic projects in collaboration with the marketing coordinator; maintain timelines amid competing priorities.
Coordinate freelance designers/illustrators when needed; conduct portfolio reviews and quality checks.
Contribute to web/UI asset production with the web team; ensure consistency across digital experiences.

Qualifications

5 years of progressive design experience with a strong portfolio of brand systems and campaign work (higher ed or nonprofit a plus).
Expert-level proficiency in Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with After Effects or motion a plus.
Mastery of typography layout and composition; ability to translate complex information into clear elegant design.
Experience preparing files for offset/digital print and managing production with vendors.
Exceptional attention to detail organization and version control; ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with a service mindset and the ability to give/receive creative feedback.
Portfolio required for consideration.