Brand and Creative Specialist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design development of digital and print materials for the school's marketing initiatives to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with project managers, writers, web producer/designer, digital marketer, and other marketing team and campus members to develop and execute creative concepts that comply with project specifications and meet client's communication objectives.
• Schedule, plan, set-up and art-direct photo and video shoots.
• Prepare production files and print specifications for vendors to industry standards.
• Responsible for developing, directing, and maintaining the Mitchell Hamline brand. Document and maintain visual identity guidelines. Consistently and strategically interpret and apply Mitchell Hamline graphic requirements in marketing materials, including but not limited to logo, viewbooks, advertising, brochures, alumni magazine, event and other promotional literature, rich media design, merchandise, signage, digital communication screens, and web presence.
• Serve as the primary brand steward. Coach and educate marketing staff, internal customers, and external creative vendors on brand principles.
• Maintain the school's photographic, video, and art images library.
• Consult, as needed, on brand extensions, facilities' interior design, environmental design, and event experiential design.
• Prioritize and manage concurrent projects that support the execution of client marketing plans.
• Manage appropriate vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3+ years experience

Preferred

• Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of FERPA, charitable solicitation laws, and data privacy standards.
• Knowledge of legal education or the higher education sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package