Graphic and Multimedia Designer

Earlham College•Richmond, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Earlham College is seeking a highly creative and original Graphic and Multimedia Designer to join their Marketing and Communications team. This role is responsible for translating concepts and themes into compelling and brand-appropriate visual designs for both print and digital media. The designer will bring energy and ideas to new endeavors, producing high-quality, innovative materials and staying current with emerging design practices and production processes to elevate the Earlham brand. This position reports to the Senior Creative Director/Project Manager and collaborates within a multifunctional team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years experience required
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Ideally experience in Adobe Premiere for video editing
Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair
A flexible approach when working in a team
Communication skills: Able to meet with clients or the Senior Creative Director and Project Manager to determine the scope of a project and interpret and negotiate briefs with clients
Good presentation skills and the confidence to explain and sell ideas to clients and colleagues
Time management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at a time
Accuracy and attention to detail when finalizing designs
Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to designs
Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

Responsibilities

Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the project objectives and requirements of the job
Estimating the time required to complete the work
Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing compelling design
Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time
Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients
Working with a range of media and keeping up to date with emerging technologies
Develop creative concepts and visual designs for print and digital materials such as brochures, postcards, advertisements, alumni magazine, presentations, social media graphics, promotional materials, email marketing, and video projects.
Produce video and multimedia content, including planning, basic camera/audio operation, editing, captioning and formatting content for web, social media and other digital channels.
Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
Coordinate with vendors and prepare files for print production and digital distribution
Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, other designers, web developers and marketing specialists
Develop and maintain brand standards, templates, and visual assets for the campus community

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service
Basic and Voluntary Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Campus Store Discount
Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
Wellness Center
Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees
403(b) Retirement – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
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