Responsibilities

• Creative Strategy and Brand Leadership (20%): Help guide the visual expression of the College’s brand across print, digital, web, and social communications
• Translate institutional priorities and complex academic narratives into compelling, audience-centered visual stories
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications leadership to support campaign development and maintain a cohesive visual identity
• Provide creative direction on major initiatives and ensure consistency across channels
• Team Management (20%): Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of creative staff members (graphic designer, multimedia specialists)
• Establish clear workflows, project priorities, and expectations to support efficient and collaborative work
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to support professional growth and maintain high creative standards
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and solution-oriented creative culture
• Design and Multimedia Production (40%): Lead and execute creative projects from concept through delivery across print and digital platforms
• Personally design, film, and edit select multimedia projects, including short-form videos, social media content, and institutional storytelling pieces

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, marketing, film/video production, or a related field, AND five (5) years of professional creative experience, including experience producing visual and multimedia content
• OR - Nine (9) years of professional creative experience, including experience producing visual and multimedia content
• Professional Competencies: Strong portfolio showcasing design, branding, and video/multimedia production, including filming and editing
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and video production tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Experience managing projects, workflows, and deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Special Requirements: Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

Preferred

• Experience in higher education, non-profits, or another mission-driven organization
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading creative staff or project teams
• Familiarity with institutional marketing initiatives, such as enrollment, advancement, or fundraising campaigns
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices (e.g., ADA/WCAG)
• Experience managing external creative partners such as freelance photographers, videographers, or agencies

Benefits

• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.