Remote Senior Graphic Designer – Higher-Ed Brand Lead

University of Maine; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote-friendly work arrangement

Job summary

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to lead visual branding within the Marketing and Communications team. You will concept, design, and produce high‑quality visuals across print, digital, web, social, and advertising, mentoring junior designers and student workers.

Reporting to the Director of Creative Services, you will translate strategic goals into compelling visual solutions, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with photographers, copywriters, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Familiarity with the UMPI brand.
• Strong grasp of design principles and typography.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to lead projects from concept to production.
• Experience maintaining visual identity guidelines.
• Strong organization and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce on-brand visuals across print, digital, web, social, and ads.
• Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, copywriters, and campus partners.
• Lead design projects from concept to final production with minimal supervision.
• Maintain and apply visual identity guidelines across materials.
• Support enrollment, advancement, and institutional priorities.

Skills

Brand stewardship

Typography

Layout principles

Print production

Art direction

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to lead visual branding within the Marketing and Communications team. You will concept, design, and produce high‑quality visuals across print, digital, web, social, and advertising, mentoring junior designers and student workers.

Reporting to the Director of Creative Services, you will translate strategic goals into compelling visual solutions, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with photographers, copywriters, and