Visual Designer

Introduction

Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic & social value. It's an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, & a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural & inclusive community.

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The Visual Designer provides solutions for enrollment and brand-based marketing initiatives using a variety of mediums. In alignment with Agile methodologies, the Visual Designer owns projects and collaborates with senior level creatives in creating compelling visual experiences to help further the Babson brand and move the College forward to meet benchmarks and goals.

This is an exempt position with the following pay range: $65,242-$72,492; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.

• Insurance Coverage
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  Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off
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  Starting at 3 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year.
• Retirement
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  Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits
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  Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr.

• Collaborates with College Marketing team members and campus partners to conceptualize and execute creative solutions across multiple platforms from multimedia advertising campaigns, environmental signage, social content, email, digital (UX and UI), apps, sales presentations, and print.
• Leads and/or assists the design process from brainstorming sessions to mockup stage, to the final product, regardless of medium. Provides users with the support and guidance necessary to get from point A to point B in visually intuitive ways.
• Collaborates with the team to translate brand strategies to user-centered campaign concepts and tactics. Provides creative solutions with a “digital first” approach to ensure elements transfer to other mediums with ease.
• Designs for and within all mediums including but not limited to website UX, social media, physical environments, presentations, editorial publications and long-form print reports.
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders across campus to further the Babson brand through the creation and execution of compelling visual experiences.
• Tracks advancements in visual design technologies and applications, as well as industry trends.
• Assists during photo and video shoots.
• Manages external production vendors; provides estimates, obtains specs for, and provides final production files.
• Serves as design lead in absence of Senior Visual Designer.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Graphic Arts (or closely related field).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced agency or in-house environment.
• A portfolio of examples across the media spectrum (landing pages, social, physical environments, print, etc.) that demonstrates concept thinking.
• Exceptional organization, collaboration, communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Analytical mind with proven ability to dissect problems, devise solutions, and drive business outcomes.
• Strong desire to define the look and feel of what is next in visual and interactive design and an interest in the latest design trends, technology, and social media.
• Demonstrated interest in the latest design trends, technology, and social media.
• Strong skills in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign), PowerPoint and Canva.
• Experie…