Lead Graphic Designer and Content Creator

Reporting to the Director of Marketing Services, the Graphic Designer and Content Creator will work to advance the creative direction of marketing by designing and executing print collateral and digital content aimed at increasing awareness, achieving program-specific enrollment targets, and highlighting the impact of Harvard Medical School's vast portfolio of master's, certificate, continuing, executive education, and online programs. This individual will be responsible for fulfilling a wide range of inbound graphic design and creative services requests made by other members of the marketing team and key stakeholders, including printed program brochures, digital ads, social media graphics, and infographics.

They will be responsible for upholding the Harvard Medical School and Office for External Education brand standards. The Graphic Designer and Content Creator will also collaborate with the program marketing team on content creation and storytelling efforts that highlight the impact of our programs and offerings. This will include brainstorming, and producing graphics and digital content for social media, email, and web-based delivery.

The Graphic Designer and Content Creator should have experience working in many mediums and designing for various platforms. The Graphic Designer and Content Creator must possess a passion for great storytelling for marketing, digital design innovation, and still and motion content creation. An ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, is a highly-creative self-starter who is comfortable proposing new ideas and strategies, and can work both independently and collaboratively.

This person must be open to iteration, feedback, and teamwork. Superior attention to detail and experience managing multiple priorities and projects is a must.

• Designs high-quality, impactful print and digital materials that communicate the value of Harvard Medical School education and drive program applications and enrollment.
• Initiates design concepts and creative kickoff meetings with marketing team members to support marketing asset production.
• Collaborates in content and storytelling brainstorms with marketing team members to identify new and different mediums for sharing learner testimonials, program impact stories, and interviews with faculty.
• Conceptualizes, produces, and edits engaging, short, and informal video content tailored for marketing campaigns and organic social media.
• Acts as brand steward ensuring compliance with the University's style guide in all designs.
• Utilizes project management software to organize and streamline the request process, keep stakeholders informed, manage the review process, and deliver projects and assets on time.
• Assists in managing relationships with external print vendors and contract designers;
  Responsible for sourcing quotes, negotiating prices, and discussing high-end options for print collateral.
• Provides quality customer service through project management, open and regular communication, feedback review process, and delivery.
• Stays abreast of creative trends, best practices, and competitive benchmarks in design.

• 5 or more years of graphic design, digital content production, or relevant experience required. Higher education may count towards experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled at creating a compelling visual concept that resonates with target audiences.
• Proven project management skills, deadline-driven, and experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment. Experience with project management systems like Monday or Trello is a plus.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, organized, and proactive.
• Demonstrated knowledge of video and audio editing, basic video production, and graphic design software to produce short-form video.
• Prior experience with email design and experience using a platform like Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus.

Cover letters are strongly encouraged as part of the application process. The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding. The Harvard…