Senior Graphic Designer

Job Purpose: Responsible for creating and delivering innovative, high-quality visual designs that align with the university's brand and communication goals. This is achieved through leading design projects in collaboration with various teams and departments in light of university's visual identity and promoting its mission, vision, and values.

Key Accountabilities: Leads the design and execution of creative projects for university marketing, communications, and events, including print materials, digital content, and promotional assets.

Collaborates with marketing, communications, and other teams to understand project goals, audiences, and deliverables, ensuring designs are tailored to the university's strategic objectives.

Develops and maintains the university’s visual identity, ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines across all communications.

Oversees design production from concept through to final output, including coordinating with vendors and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Mentors and provide guidance to junior graphic designers and design interns, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Creates and delivers design concepts for a variety of mediums, including websites, social media, print publications, presentations, and signage.

Stays current with design trends, software, and technologies to enhance creative outputs..

Ensures all designs are fully optimized for both print and digital formats.

Reviews and approves designs from external vendors or freelancers, providing constructive feedback where necessary.

Performs any other tasks requested from Senior Manager, Marketing or Director, Marketing.

Years of experience: 2 - 4 Years

3-5 years of experience in a senior graphic design role, preferably in an academic or higher education environment

Academic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts , or a relevant field or equivalent experience at any related field.

Professional Certificates: Certificate/ Diploma in Graphic design Language proficiency: Fluency in English

Computer skills: Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) and other relevant design software.

Excellent Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and AI tools

Other: Experience in both print and digital design, including web design and social media assets.

Excellent understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and design principles.

Strong portfolio shows a variety of design work across different mediums.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.

Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Experience with web design, motion graphics, and UX/UI design is a plus.

Proficiency in photography and videography techniques, including lighting, composition, and framing.

Familiarity with video editing and motion graphics tools.Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, polished work under tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.