Senior Creative Designer

Job Title:

Senior Creative Designer

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $53,015 - $58,819

Basic Function:

Supports Kent State University’s integrated creative efforts by producing high level digital content across design, multimedia and motion. Develops content for campaigns, brand, social media, web, email and events. Mentors team members, establishes creative standards and collaborates with leadership on conceptual and strategic creative development. Reports to Associate Creative Director. 

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Lead creative execution for high-visibility campaigns and digital storytelling initiatives.

Produce advanced design, video and motion assets with strong conceptual grounding.

Provide guidance, feedback and informal mentoring to team members.

Ensure brand continuity and quality across platforms and deliverables.

Collaborate with creative leadership on concept development and visual direction.

Identify opportunities for innovation in digital formats and emerging media.

Provide direct supervision to student employees.

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in visual communication, or a related field and two years' professional experience in digital content creation or related area. 

License/Certification:

None. 

Knowledge Of:

Industry and Adobe Creative applications foundations

Visual design principles and digital storytelling

All aspects of design, animation or motion graphics

Brand guidelines and consistent visual style execution

Skill In:

Attention to detail and willingness to learn new tools and techniques

Design, multimedia and motion

Organizational and file management habits

Communication and collaboration

Graphic design, video production/editing and motion graphics

Leadership, communication and collaboration

Conceptual thinking

Ability To:

Work with multiple file formats, aspect ratios and platform requirements

Take direction and implement feedback constructively

Deliver polished, strategic creative solutions

Manage multiple, complex projects and meet deadlines

Shape visual narrative direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

**Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant work to be considered for this position.**

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.