Senior Graphic Designer/Marketing

Who We Are

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God's Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Position Summary

The Senior Graphic Designer leads the creation and execution of strategic visual communications that advance enrollment, institutional advancement, and university-wide objectives while reflecting the mission, values, and brand of the University of Northwestern – St. Paul. As the university's primary visual communicator and brand steward, this position develops high-quality print and digital marketing materials, manages multiple concurrent priorities, and ensures brand consistency across institutional channels. The role combines creative leadership with hands-on design execution and oversees student employees and external creative resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of design projects that support Enrollment, Institutional Advancement, student recruitment, fundraising, alumni engagement, and institutional marketing initiatives.
• Serve as the lead designer on multiple concurrent projects, exercising sound judgment to prioritize requests, manage workload, and deliver high-quality creative solutions on time and within established deadlines.
• Serve as the university's primary brand steward and creative catalyst, championing design excellence and advancing the institution's visual narrative across academic, enrollment, advancement, and institutional channels.
• Provide guidance to marketing colleagues, academic departments, and campus partners regarding logo usage, typography, color standards, visual assets, and brand best practices to ensure consistent application of university brand standards.
• Design and produce a wide range of marketing and communication materials, including brochures, magazines, advertisements, billboards, direct mail pieces, event programs, banners, postcards, presentations and slide decks, social media graphics, website and email assets, digital