PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST, SENIOR-GRAPHIC DESIGN, DUKE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT (AED)

Duke University - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Durham, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Graphic Designer for Duke Alumni Engagement and Development will play a crucial role in the creative team, focusing on conceptualizing and designing print and digital marketing materials. This position aims to enhance the visual representation of Duke's engagement with its alumni, donors, and friends, ensuring a consistent brand presence across various platforms. The designer will collaborate closely with marketing strategists and other team members to implement effective digital strategies and support major initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design digital and print assets to support Duke Alumni Engagement and Development programs and initiatives.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency of style across the organization.
• Elevate and expand a digital assets library for Duke partners.
• Collaborate with Duke partners to assess their needs and provide on-brand design.
• Utilize contemporary practices, trends, and technologies in layout, design, and production of text and graphics.
• Keep abreast of current digital design technologies and platforms.
• Utilize project tracking software (Asana) to manage tasks and maintain transparency with colleagues.
• Maintain awareness and commitment to accessibility guidelines.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Two or more years of directly related design experience.
• Superb design aesthetic and expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and PowerPoint.
• Experience with animated graphics, multimedia, AI technologies, and upcoming digital design platforms is a plus.
• Experience with Project Management software (Asana preferred).
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design, web design, video production, and social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Online design portfolio preferred.