Senior Creative Designer

Job Title

Senior Creative Designer

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

$53,015 - $58,819

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.

• 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.

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

None.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Experience creating content for social media or digital platforms.

None.

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

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

Kent State University is 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.