Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Columbus

Overview

Senior Graphic Designer role at Inside Higher Ed (as posted). Lead graphic designer for all business units within the Office of Administration and Planning (A&P), providing overall art direction. Coordinates and produces graphic art design for high-profile digital, web, e-newsletter, print, social media, and photographic projects that align with university brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, produces and directs art for educational, informational and promotional materials including safety, construction, real estate, transportation print services and recruitment materials (publications, reports, booklets, posters, signage, vector maps, brochures, digital advertisements and graphic materials).
• Supervises print and digital format production and implements university brand/logo integration.
• Acts as a liaison with the Office of Marketing and Communications to strengthen compliance with university visual identity and branding guidelines.
• Leads photography and website design for A&P and its business units; assists with video production and social media content creation through graphics and motion graphics.
• Project manages, directly interfacing with clients to support university-wide initiatives and to advance the reach of A&P, its services and resources; may include planning promotional events, giveaways and overall marketing efforts.
• Oversees timelines and budgets for creative projects; works with vendors to receive quotes.
• Assists in research and development of marketing and promotional materials; ensures materials are kept up to date with a consistent approach.
• May help with email marketing development and sending.
• Serves as production supervisor for junior graphic artists/part-time staff by providing creative direction and coordinating for client needs.
• Stays current with design trends and technologies; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education in visual communications, design, or related major.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in visual communications, design, or related major.
• Proficiency in multiple software packages including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience supporting multiple units with strategic design needs; strong understanding of university visual identity/branding guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of creativity.
• 4–8 years of experience.

Desired

Experience with web design, multimedia content and animation/motion-graphics, and video production. Background in photography (portraits) is preferred. Previous experience with an agency or university.

Additional Information

The target hiring range for this job profile is $64,900 - $84,850 annually. Actual salary will vary based on factors including education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function - Marketing and Communications
Sub Function - Graphic and Motion Design
Band - Individual Contributor - Technical
Level - S3 Senior
Location: Printing Facility (0290)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.