Graphic Designer - Oklahoma Baptist University

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

The Graphic Designer develops effective visual communications that advance Oklahoma Baptist University’s mission, brand and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Creative Director/Publications Manager, this position creates print and digital materials supporting enrollment, advancement, alumni relations, academic programs, university events and other institutional initiatives. This position manages assigned creative projects from concept through final delivery and works collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team and university partners.

The Graphic Designer combines creativity, sound judgment and technical expertise to produce high-quality, audience-focused work consistent with OBU’s visual identity.

• Conceptualize, design and produce print and digital materials as assigned.
• Create brochures, flyers, posters, programs, invitations, signage, advertisements, social media graphics, email graphics and other assigned materials.
• Translate communication objectives, creative briefs and audience needs into original visual concepts that communicate clearly and effectively.
• Develop creative concepts based on project goals, audiences, content and established university brand standards.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through approval and final production while meeting established deadlines.
• Select, edit and prepare photography and other visual assets appropriate to the audience, message and creative direction.
• Collaborate with writers, photographers, videographers and other Marketing and Communications team members to produce cohesive materials.
• Work with campus partners to gather information, clarify project needs and incorporate approved revisions.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files and review proofs for layout, typography, image quality and other technical requirements.
• Maintain organized project files and accurate project information in Wrike.
• Apply OBU’s visual identity and brand standards consistently across all assigned projects.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of university design templates, brand resources and visual-identity guidelines.
• Help campus partners understand and appropriately apply university brand standards.
• Participate in university events, departmental meetings, professional development and training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the university and the Marketing and Communications department.
• Stay current with emerging design practices, technologies and communication trends.

• Strong graphic design skills and a professional portfolio demonstrating effective print and digital work.
• Knowledge of typography, composition, color, branding and visual hierarchy.
• Knowledge of commercial printing, file preparation and proofing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational,…