Senior Graphic Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Conceptualize, design, and create visually appealing, high-quality content that aligns with brand standards.

• Develop materials for various platforms, including print, digital, web, social media, and advertising.

• Enhance the University’s brand while supporting enrollment, advancement, and institutional goals.

• Offer creative guidance and mentorship to junior designers and student workers.

• Collaborate with storytellers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, and colleagues from different departments.

• Transform strategic objectives into engaging visual content.

• Oversee projects from initial concept to final production with little supervision.

• Act as a resource for faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding visual identity and design best practices.

• Coordinate with external vendors, printers, or freelance creatives as necessary.

• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet project and campaign deadlines.

• Travel to the UMPI campus for training, campus events, and photo/video shoots as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in graphic design, visual communication, or a related discipline; or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

• At least five to seven years of professional graphic design experience.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating design capabilities.

• Knowledge of the UMPI brand.

• Comprehensive understanding of design principles, typography, layout, color theory, and print production processes.

• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Familiarity with tools for developing digital and print content.

• Capability to generate original concepts, provide art direction, and lead design projects from inception to completion with minimal oversight.

• Experience in developing and maintaining visual identity guidelines.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet competing deadlines effectively.

• Strong collaboration skills with copywriters, photographers, videographers, and colleagues from various departments.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

• Willingness to seek additional training as required.

• Reliable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps; hotspots are not permissible.

• A dedicated, distraction-free workspace that allows for private conversations, confidentiality, FERPA compliance, and includes a complete workstation with two monitors and docking stations.

• Annual submission of a Remote Work Agreement Form.

• Cover letter, resume, and portfolio are mandatory for application.

• Professional references will be required for finalists.

• A successful background check is necessary.

• Applicants must not need visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Wellness programs.

• Flexible scheduling around project and campaign deadlines.

• Remote work options.

• Comprehensive global employee benefits including life and disability insurance.

• Significant contributions to retirement plans.

• Tuition waivers.