Senior Graphic Designer

Stanford University; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Flexible work options

PTO days

Tuition and training assistance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Stanford University's Office of Development is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead brand stewardship across a wide range of mediums. You will report to the Creative Director and translate fundraising priorities into compelling visual work for digital, print, events, and environmental graphics.

You will partner with leadership and colleagues university-wide to deliver high-quality design, mentor staff, and maintain industry standards while working in a fully remote setup with a Stanford

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Five years of relevant design experience and complex project leadership.
• Portfolio showing broad creative work and leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of design software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex, highly creative projects with deep subject matter.
• Provide creative vision and design direction for multi-faceted initiatives.
• Plan with clients to deliver high-quality work within time and cost constraints.
• Coordinate production specs and select media/materials.
• Perform design work across platforms using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders outside design and train junior designers.
• Stay current with industry trends and technology to elevate services.

Skills

Brand strategy

Creative direction

Client collaboration

Project leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

equivalent education + experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Stanford University's Office of Development (OOD) raises philanthropic support from alumni, parents, families, friends, and institutional funders to advance Stanford's mission. Working alongside volunteers and academic leaders, OOD staff aim to give donors an exceptionally positive philanthropic experience. This is a two-year fixed-term position.

The role

The Senior Graphic Designer sits within the central Design and Brand team, which leads creative work across the Office of Development. Reporting to the Creative Director, you would serve as a key creative force responsible for brand stewardship and design execution across a wide range of mediums, from digital platforms and print to events and environmental graphics. You would partner closely with leadership, development colleagues, and communications colleagues across the university, translating strategic fundraising priorities into compelling visual work.

What you would do

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

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, highly creative projects requiring extensive subject matter and client knowledge.
• A portfolio reflecting extensive creative work and project leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of job-required software applications.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines, and client needs, and to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detailed, accurate work with a high level of attention to quality.
• Demonstrated experience leading and training other design staff.
• In-depth understanding of industry standards, trends, and technical knowledge.
• Helpful but not required: experience contributing to brand guidelines and design systems; developing templates, style guides, or asset libraries; deck building and brand collateral systems; building relationships with creative vendors and production partners; illustration, photo editing, or art direction.

Working arrangements

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States and is fully remote. The main work location is listed as the historic Stanford Campus. Compensation is adjusted based on the successful candidate's location.

Pay and benefits

The budgeted salary range is $72,500 to $142,700 per year, with the specific offer determined by location and individual factors. The posted pay range is $101,269 to $189,035 annually. Benefits include 18+ PTO days per year, health benefits from day one, flexible work options, world-class exercise facilities, $6,000+ annual tuition and training assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan, mental health and wellness programs, and free or discounted commuter transportation.