Senior Designer (Education)

TL;DR

Senior Designer (Graphic Design): Shaping and elevating a unified visual identity for a higher education institution with an accent on brand stewardship and multi-channel visual storytelling. Focus on translating institutional values into creative concepts across digital, print, and experiential formats.

Location: Remote, must be based in the United States

Salary: $120,000–$125,000 annually

Company

A mission-driven higher education institution focused on enhancing engagement and experience for students, alumni, and faculty.

What you will do

• Define and evolve visual identity systems, guidelines, and design standards across all channels.
• Translate institutional priorities into compelling creative concepts for print, digital, and experiential formats.
• Produce high-quality design work for campaigns, presentations, events, and digital platforms.
• Direct freelance designers and coordinate with external agencies to ensure brand consistency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, enrollment, and academic stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve visual storytelling and contribute to long-term brand development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, visual communications, or a related field.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and familiarity with Canva.
• Proven experience leading or directing freelance designers, contractors, or agencies.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.

Nice to have

• Experience with motion design or web design.
• Experience with AI-enhanced creative workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Remote work environment with occasional travel requirements.
• Employee tuition waiver and professional development support.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness coverage options.