Jr Graphic Designer

Overview

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally. Baker College is excited to announce an opportunity for a Jr Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team at the state-of-the-art Royal Oak campus. The Jr Graphic Designer will play a key role in bringing our refreshed brand platform and newly created mascot to life through engaging print and digital designs that put students first.

Working closely with the Art Director, this role will help visually tell the story of the student journey—from first inquiry to proud alumni—creating meaningful experiences at every touchpoint.

• Collaborate with the Art Director to concept, design, and deliver engaging creative across print, digital, motion, and branding initiatives.
• Create visually compelling, on-brand graphics and layouts that support advertising, websites, social media, video, email, and more.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility at every touchpoint.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and prepare accurate files for print and digital production.
• Stay current with design trends and technologies and adapt to evolving priorities while contributing creatively to a cohesive, student-centered brand experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in graphic design, visual arts, motion graphics, web design, or a related field (required).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work effectively with Mar Com team members, Baker College colleagues, and external vendors.
• Advanced image editing and retouching skills; ability to create custom illustrations; experience with motion graphics, video editing, and type animation.
• Proficiency in the full Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects) and working knowledge of Google and Microsoft Suites.
• Familiarity with photography, digital advertising specifications for platforms (Meta, Instagram, X, Linked In, You Tube); experience with email marketing platforms is a plus.

At Baker College, we are on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in cultivating a culture of belonging and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated. The successful candidate will believe in and support the student-first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for review online.

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can gain real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences. Each of our six campus locations has a unique culture and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online.

Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—guiding us to keep our students and their success as the main priority.

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