Senior Creative Design Lead – Higher Ed Branding & Campaigns

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Benefits Eligible

Evenings/Weekends flexibility

Job summary

University of Georgia, Athens, seeks a Senior Creative Design Specialist to lead graphic design solutions for DARCOMM. You will consult with clients, develop campaigns, and ensure branding aligns with the university’s identity across print, web, and promotional materials.

The role emphasizes leadership of student designers, vendor relations, and adherence to brand standards, with potential for growth in a dynamic marketing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent with 2 years of professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, print and digital design across media.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality design solutions for units within the division.
• Contribute to design strategy for publications, websites, and social media.
• Manage trademarked university assets and visual identity across campaigns.
• Lead creative planning and develop briefs, presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team to ensure brand consistency and high-caliber work.

Skills

Portfolio development

Branding

Print design

Digital design

Typography

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Vendor management

Brand guidelines

Mentoring student staff

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Job description

University of Georgia, Athens, seeks a Senior Creative Design Specialist to lead graphic design solutions for DARCOMM. You will consult with clients, develop campaigns, and ensure branding aligns with the university’s identity across print, web, and promotional materials.

The role emphasizes leadership of student designers, vendor relations, and adherence to brand standards, with potential for growth in a dynamic marketing team.