Sr. Graphic Designer Job at InsideHigherEd in Baltimore

Responsibilities will include creative design and overall creative concepts and production for the execution of projects.Reporting to the Director of Creative Strategy, we are seeking a Sr. Graphic Designer who will play a lead design role in cross-functional department that includes graphic designers, writers, videographers, web designers, and others. It is essential the Sr. Graphic Designer have proven experience designing within brand guidelines. This position will have opportunities to work collaboratively with other designers on the University Communications creative team and to mentor junior members of the team.The Sr. Graphic Designer will be responsible to design materials within Adobe Creative Suite and publish completed designs in the University-wide template portals: Marq and Canva for collateral and campaigns where specific elements must be locked, and others left open for partners across the University to tailor as needed.The position will work closely with members of the University Communications team and will also maintain relationships with stakeholders across the University to maximize the team impact towards university-wide objectives.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork independently and in cross-functional groups on a variety of strategic communications projects that require creative problem-solving and concepting. 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 years experience and a portfolio.Link(s) to a portfolio of recent work must be submitted with application.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity using creative templated tools (ex. After effects, Spark, Canva).Proven ability to develop, document and communicate strategic guidance.Classified Title : Sr. Graphic DesignerStarting Salary Range : Min $53,300 - Max $93,500 Annually (Targeted $77,400; Commensurate with experience)Employee group : Full TimeSchedule : Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5:00pmExempt Status : ExemptLocation : Hybrid / JH at KeswickDepartment name : University CommunicationsPersonnel area : University Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr