Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Sr. Graphic Designer in Baltimore

Join to apply for the Sr. Graphic Designer role at Inside Higher Ed1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Sr. Graphic Designer role at Inside Higher EdThis creative, problem-solving individual will offer visual communication solutions for a range of strategic projects undertaken by the University Communications office. The person in this position must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively on creative projects, and have strong design skills and an aesthetic that demonstrates an understanding of current and emerging trends. Examples include logos, signage, annual reports, ads, publications, branded collateral, social media graphics, event promotions, image creation, and motion graphics.Direct photo shoots and illustration assignments.Partner with editors, writers, web and video professionals, and others to develop holistic creative solutions.Serve as a brand ambassador and communicate and educate Johns Hopkins colleagues on creative and brand tools and assets.Work on multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and following schedules.Contribute to creative concept presentations to leadership and others.Work to ensure proper balance of form and function in all materials.Special Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesExperience contributing to collaborative projects.Experience designing within brand guidelines.Ability to meet deadlines consistently.Ability to work independently and in groups to offer design solutions to communications problems.Proficiency on a Mac using Adobe Creative Suite and emerging technologies.Understanding of production process; capable of taking design from concept to production.Proven leadership to include motivating and enlisting buy-in for solutions and provide leadership to non-direct reports; must possess the ability to drive change and results.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; possess the ability to deal effectively with a broad spectrum of professionals and stakeholders.Proven client relation skills.Ability to lead projects within a complex and decentralized environment.Attention to detail, highly organized and excellent follow through.Understanding of templated resource tools (Marq and Canva) or ability to learn quickly to get up to speed and act as a super user for the department.Ability to multi-task and produce under pressure of multiple and conflicting deadlines.Must be autonomous and able to self-manage, work independently and set own priorities.Strategic thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and trends.Proactive ability to find opportunities for and present recommendations to improve efficiency and enhance creative problem-solving support for department.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in fine arts, graphic design, or related field.Four year's experience and a portfolio.Link(s) to a portfolio of recent work must be submitted with application.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity using creative templated tools (ex. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable.