Brand Designer - Marketing and Communications

About the Role

Marketing and Communications at Southeast Missouri State University seeks a talented designer for a brand designer position. The brand designer is responsible for creating art across mediums, including print and digital, to support SEMO's brand story. The designer is a skilled artist in developing work from concept to print files as well as an adept marketer who understands achieving the goals behind the design strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works independently and collaboratively with a team to conceptualize, create, and design highly effective and strategic marketing materials targeted to a diverse set of audiences for use in a variety of mediums (primarily print, social media, websites)
• Assists with the evolution and development of University brand standards and style guidelines
• Researches and stays abreast of changing design trends and software changes to maximize workflow efficiency and to stay on trend and forward-thinking in a competitive marketplace
• Researches and writes compelling content for print, digital, and website
• Communicates and collaborates with clients to understand and translate their needs to effective and strategic marketing pieces designed for a variety of external and internal audiences
• Collaborates in development of marketing campaigns and projects to advance University goals
• Provides art direction and styling at photoshoots
• Communicates with print vendors regarding project setup and handoff to ensure print pieces are created error-free

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, technical graphics, marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, or related field
• Knowledge of graphic design and visual arts concepts, principles, trends and practices for both print and digital mediums
• Demonstrated ability to use technology, including Adobe Creative Suite, effectively to design complex print and web projects within brand
• Knowledge of print production standards and preparing files for press
• Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong focus on attention to detail
• Collaborative working style and ability to participate and receive design analysis and critique

Application Information

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 5, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Link to portfolio or samples of work
• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for later, if not previously submitted