Senior Graphic Designer

$43,919 - $85,000/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Graphic Designer at the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for overseeing graphic design for various publications and websites within University Communications. This role involves collaborating with editorial and multimedia teams to create visually compelling content that aligns with the university's branding and storytelling objectives. The designer will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality design across digital and print platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials for and work with senior leadership on a marketing strategy for the Penn Today redesign campaign.
• Collaborate with editorial, photo, and video teams on dynamic digital storytelling, including layout and design of content.
• Develop infographics for websites, stories, presentations, and social media.
• Collaborate with others on image selection, stock image selection, and photo editing.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement of website(s) with the web development and editorial teams and ensure design continuity of content across various digital platforms.
• Work with media and news teams to continuously improve newsletter design.
• Ensure visual continuity of social media with Penn Today website and newsletters; produce and oversee design process of visual social media content on Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
• Create ads, graphics, and design content for special projects, as needed.
• Create Penn Today-branded video assets (intro, outro, credits, lower thirds).
• Manage design process of Research at Penn from start to finish, including sourcing and overseeing print production and distribution.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; and 3-5 years of experience as a graphic designer or similar creative marketing roles, preferably in higher education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, ability to set and meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, MailChimp, Canto, and other design platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members.
• Wellness and work-life resources to support health and balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options for remote work.
• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses related to legal adoption.