Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications - Roger Williams Universit

Overview

Roger Williams University is seeking an energetic designer to build the RWU brand identity. The University Senior Graphic Designer reports to the Creative Director and is responsible for creating original graphic designs and comprehensive layout concepts for a diverse range of print, digital, and multimedia materials, ensuring brand consistency across all university touchpoints. The ideal candidate will be an independent professional who contributes positively to a team and manages projects to a high level design standard. This position is on campus during the academic year with flexibility between semesters.

Essential Functions / Characteristics

• Conceptualize, plan, design, and produce high-level graphic materials across print and digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain brand consistency across all university marketing and communications, from campaign visuals to marketing materials and templates.
• Lead complex, multi-faceted design projects, managing production schedules, analyzing costs, and developing workflows for concurrent projects.
• Determine photography needs and creative direction for graphic projects.
• Plan photo shoots to meet the specific needs of campus partners and the photographer.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and students, reviewing their work to ensure quality and adherence to brand standards.
• Work closely with university departments, faculty, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and translate strategic briefs into visual concepts.
• Participate in marketing and production planning sessions, offering creative ideas and contributing to the evolution of the university's visual identity and systems.

Additional Functions

Job Requirements

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, refer to our policy documentation.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Title IX complaints should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found in the Title IX policy and procedures. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number : (401) 254-3123 / Email Address : jstanley@rwu.edu

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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