Senior Graphic Designer

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks a Senior Designer to lead design across digital, print, events, and environmental graphics. You will uphold brand integrity while mentoring teammates and integrating AI-powered design tools to elevate creative workflows.

You’ll collaborate with marketing stakeholders, drive concept presentation, and ensure cohesive brand narratives on major campaigns and initiatives at Stanford in Silicon Valley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience leading design projects with complex content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand and multi-channel design.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and manage complex, highly creative projects across digital, print, events, and environmental graphics.
• Plan with stakeholders to deliver creative work within time and budget constraints.
• Provide creative vision and design leadership for multi-faceted campaigns and brand initiatives.
• Guide production processes and specify printing/media choices to preserve brand integrity.
• Mentor designers and contribute to evolving design systems and guidelines.

Skills

Brand stewardship

Creative leadership

Design systems

AI tools in design

Stakeholder collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. Stanford GSB seeks a Senior Designer to serve as a key creative force on our marketing team. You'll be responsible for brand stewardship and multi-channel design execution, creating exceptional work across digital platforms, print, events, and environmental graphics. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders across the school, integration of innovative AI-powered design tools, and the ability to translate strategic objectives into compelling visual narratives. You'll work on high-impact projects from major school initiatives and campaign launches to program branding and digital experiences all while maintaining the integrity of the GSB brand and mentoring partners across the organization. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work that influences the next generation of business leaders while being part of a creative, forward-thinking team in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Preferred Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated design solutions that elevate the GSB brand across campaigns, digital experiences, print materials, and environmental applications
• Ensure brand consistency while contributing to the evolution of our design systems and guidelines
• Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance creative workflows and share best practices with the team
• Partner with stakeholders, present design concepts effectively, and provide guidance across the GSB

Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Independently develop and manage complex, highly creative projects involving abstract or technical content requiring extensive subject matter/client knowledge.
• Play an active role in planning and advising clients to produce highly creative work within the time and cost constraints of client.
• Provide creative vision, direction and design for complex projects. Determine overall themes for multi-faceted projects as well as individual design concepts.
• Coordinate production process; develop and write printing and/or other production specification, and select appropriate production media and materials.
• Perform complex design across a variety of platforms using job-required software applications and in-depth knowledge of principles and practices of visual communications.
• Partner with and influence clients and key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Serve as project leader, may train or provide guidance to less experienced designers.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, trends and state-of-the-art technology to provide and enhance services.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, highly creative projects or content requiring extensive subject matter/client knowledge.
• Ability to present portfolio that reflects extensive creative work and project leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of job-required software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively resolve complex problems.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines, and customer needs.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience leading and training other design staff.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of industry standards, trends, and technical knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.