Brand Design Lead — Enrollment & Campus Marketing

University of Northwestern - St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northwestern – St. Paul is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing to lead the creation of strategic visual communications that advance enrollment and fundraising efforts.

You will manage multiple priorities, maintain brand consistency, and oversee student employees and external resources to deliver high-quality materials. The role combines creative leadership with hands-on design, requiring collaboration with campus stakeholders and meticulous attention to brand standards in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three years of professional work experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Familiarity with project management software
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of design projects supporting enrollment and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as the university’s primary brand steward, guiding logo usage, typography, color standards, and asset management.
• Design and produce marketing materials across print and digital channels, including brochures, ads, presentations, and social graphics.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to plan timelines and manage projects from concept through delivery.
• Coordinate with printers and vendors to ensure timely production and quality.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent professional experience

Minimum of three years of professional work experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Wrike project management software

Job description

University of Northwestern – St. Paul is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing to lead the creation of strategic visual communications that advance enrollment and fundraising efforts.

You will manage multiple priorities, maintain brand consistency, and oversee student employees and external resources to deliver high-quality materials. The role combines creative leadership with hands-on design, requiring collaboration with campus stakeholders and meticulous attention to brand standards in