Senior Designer & Multimedia (9501)
About The Position
Friends University is hiring a Senior Designer & Multimedia professional in Wichita, Kansas. The role serves as the senior graphic designer for print, web, video, and social media materials, applying the University’s established brand standards in alignment with its mission, core values, and purposes. The position leads photography and video production and ensures consistent use of the University’s brand framework across marketing outputs. It combines project management, interpersonal, marketing, graphic design, photography, and video production skills to keep publications and visual content accessible, current, and responsive to University needs. As part of a small collaborative team, the position also works as a marketing generalist and contributes to projects beyond its primary focus as needed. Friends University is a Christian University of Quaker heritage. Its mission is to equip students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. The University emphasizes its RISE Core Values: Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, marketing, eBusiness/eCommerce, or a related field.
- Excellent written, visual, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with graphic design software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
- Video editing experience, such as Premiere Pro or After Effects.
- Ability to organize and present information in effective, easy-to-use ways.
- Strong writing, editing, and spelling skills.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Nice To Haves
- At least five years of progressive design experience across digital and print, including photography and video production.
- Knowledge of Associated Press style.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of print, digital, photographic, and video content promoting the University’s mission, brand, and value proposition.
- Design and manage marketing projects from concept to completion, ensuring consistent application of University brand standards.
- Develop creative assets for enrollment marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, and institutional storytelling.
- Create and maintain engaging content for social media, digital platforms, electronic displays, and other communication channels.
- Collaborate with campus departments and external vendors to support marketing goals.
- Maintain visual asset libraries and keep content aligned with recruitment, admissions, and institutional priorities.
- Contribute to projects beyond the position’s primary area of focus as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work options.
- Up to four weeks of vacation.
- 96 hours of sick leave per year.
- Up to 13.5 paid holidays.
- Half-day Fridays from June through July.
- Up to 5% retirement matching.
- Free undergraduate tuition for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
