Strategic Brand & Campaign Designer

RiseMe; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseMe Marketing & Brand Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing creative strategies and visual communications that advance the brand, enrollment, engagement, and institutional priorities.

This role exercises independent judgment and creative discretion in translating marketing strategy and institutional messaging into compelling visual concepts and integrated campaign materials across digital and print platforms.

Qualifications

• Conceptualize and develop original visual solutions that support marketing strategy and brand.
• Lead creative direction and visual execution for integrated marketing campaigns.
• Exercise independent judgment in applying brand standards and storytelling approaches.
• Design marketing materials across digital, print, web, and social platforms.
• Collaborate with leadership to translate priorities into compelling concepts.
• Help define and maintain visual identity and brand consistency.
• Evaluate creative effectiveness and guide campaign performance.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide guidance with internal and external partners to align with brand standards.
• Photography and media production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop original visual solutions that support institutional marketing strategy, enrollment goals, and audience engagement.
• Lead creative direction and visual execution for integrated marketing campaigns and high-visibility institutional initiatives.
• Exercise independent judgment in the interpretation and application of University brand standards, visual identity, typography, layout, and storytelling approaches.
• Design and oversee the development of marketing and communications materials across digital, print, web, social media, advertising, and recruitment platforms.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications leadership to translate strategic priorities into compelling creative concepts and audience-focused messaging.
• Help define, evolve, and maintain the University’s visual identity, design systems, and brand consistency across channels and audiences.
• Evaluate creative effectiveness and recommend design approaches that strengthen engagement, user experience, and campaign performance.
• Manage multiple concurrent creative projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for quality, innovation, and timeliness.
• Provide creative guidance and coordination with internal collaborators and external vendors to ensure alignment with institutional objectives and brand standards.
• Preferred experience with photography and media production, including capturing and editing visual content to support marketing, brand, social media, and recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Visual concepting

Creative direction

Brand standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Photography experience

Job description

RiseMe Marketing & Brand Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing creative strategies and visual communications that advance the brand, enrollment, engagement, and institutional priorities.

This role exercises independent judgment and creative discretion in translating marketing strategy and institutional messaging into compelling visual concepts and integrated campaign materials across digital and print platforms.