About the position
The Creative Designer at Loyola University Chicago will play a pivotal role in enhancing the university's visual narrative under the guidance of the Director of Creative within the University Marketing & Communications division. This position is essential for collaborating with marketing and brand leaders to meet the design needs of various initiatives and campaigns, ensuring that all outputs align with the university's brand standards. The Creative Designer will be responsible for creating both digital and print graphics, offering innovative creative solutions for campus groups, and maintaining strong relationships with university departments and external partners. In this role, the Creative Designer will develop and execute creative solutions that integrate with the university's visual identity, brand platform, and design standards. Daily responsibilities will vary based on project priorities and mediums, but will include managing creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints. The designer will also innovate and develop technology-based creative solutions, incorporating feedback to refine design strategies. A collaborative work environment is promoted to enhance team creativity and productivity, and the designer will be expected to design diverse projects with strategic insights to produce appealing marketing and communication materials. Additionally, the Creative Designer will assist in developing and maintaining the university's brand system and creative expression through integrated marketing campaigns. Other duties may be assigned as needed, contributing to the overall mission of the university to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice, and faith.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute creative solutions that align with the university's visual identity and brand standards.
- Create impactful designs for print, web, and digital mediums.
- Manage creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Innovate and develop technology-based creative solutions, incorporating feedback to refine design strategies.
- Promote a collaborative work environment to enhance team creativity and productivity.
- Design diverse projects with strategic insights to produce appealing marketing and communication materials.
- Develop visual communications for various marketing materials, including social media and video projects.
- Assist in developing and maintaining the university's brand system and creative expression through integrated marketing campaigns.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, multimedia, fine arts, or a similar discipline.
- Minimum five years of experience in a design or creative field; agency experience preferred.
- Superior understanding of design principles, including illustration, typography, composition, and storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects); working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
- Experience in print and digital design, environmental graphics, and providing design support for high-profile events.
- Experience in video production and/or editing is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects, balance deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexibility to work on weekends and possible late hours depending on project requirements.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in video production and/or editing is a plus.
Benefits
- Tuition remission for full-time, benefits-eligible employees and their families.
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP), a 403(b) plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available at no cost to employees and their families.
