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Stetson University

Senior Graphic Designer

Stetson University, Deland, Florida, us, 32723


The Senior Graphic Designer plays a crucial role within our integrated marketing department's Creative Services team, focusing on strategic web, digital, motion, and print design projects to enhance Stetson University's visibility. This role demands strong conceptual skills and a solid design foundation to ensure timely, compelling, and brand-aligned creative that supports our marketing objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

Develop and execute concepts for marketing and advertising initiatives

Translate creative ideas into cohesive print and digital media solutions, maintaining consistency across platforms

Provide project leadership under the guidance of the Director of Creative Services, collaborating across departments as a design expert in digital, print, and social media

Lead and manage creative projects from inception to delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and effective presentation of conceptual ideas to stakeholders

Champion the institutional brand through consistent application of identity standards across all media channels

Stay current with design trends and standards, integrating them into digital and print graphic design

Collaborate effectively within the creative department, communications, and web teams

Contribute positively to group creative discussions and work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Support departmental goals and deadlines through cooperative efforts with professional staff

Perform other site and position specific duties as assigned

Required Skills

Strong communication skills with a deep understanding of advertising principles, design best practices, typography, web and media trends, and print production

Proficiency in web design trends and HTML/CSS, actively contributing to web graphic creation

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac platform, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and optionally Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro

Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining focus on strategic and timeline objectives

Proficiency in both raster and vector base graphics, including photo editing and illustration

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of graphic design and/or art direction experience in an agency or in-house marketing setting

Strong portfolio demonstrating creative and technical skills across various media platforms

Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place

Work Environment: This is an on-site position at our DeLand campus. Our Marketing division operates in an open-air indoor environment with 20-30 employees. Noise levels vary but are generally moderate.

Salary Grade: 7