Brand & Communications Designer – Higher Ed

Christian Career; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental coverage

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a Graphic Designer to support enrollment, advancement and academic programs. You will translate objectives into compelling print and digital materials while upholding OBU’s visual identity.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will manage multiple projects, collaborate with writers and photographers, and ensure production-ready files meet brand standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, art, marketing or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and professional experience may be considered.
• At least three years of professional graphic design experience and a portfolio demonstrating strong design, typography, layout and visual communication skills.
• Knowledge of typography, composition, color, branding and visual hierarchy.
• Knowledge of commercial printing, file preparation and proofing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to receive and respond professionally to creative direction and feedback.
• Commitment to supporting OBU’s Christian mission and representing the university professionally.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and produce print and digital materials as assigned.
• Create brochures, flyers, posters, programs, invitations, signage, advertisements, social media graphics, email graphics and other assigned materials.
• Translate communication objectives, creative briefs and audience needs into original visual concepts that communicate clearly and effectively.
• Develop creative concepts based on project goals, audiences, content and established university brand standards.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through approval and final production while meeting established deadlines.
• Select, edit and prepare photography and other visual assets appropriate to the audience, message and creative direction.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, videographers and other Marketing and Communications team members to produce cohesive materials.
• Work with campus partners to gather information, clarify project needs and incorporate approved revisions.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and review proofs for layout, typography, image quality and other technical requirements.
• Maintain organized project files and accurate project information in Wrike.
• Apply OBU’s visual identity and brand standards consistently across all assigned projects.

Skills

Graphic design

Portfolio

Typography

Branding

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Wrike

Microsoft 365

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a Graphic Designer to support enrollment, advancement and academic programs. You will translate objectives into compelling print and digital materials while upholding OBU’s visual identity.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will manage multiple projects, collaborate with writers and photographers, and ensure production-ready files meet brand standards and deadlines.