Graphic Designer at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida

Job Description:

Job no: 493741

Work type: Staff (Full-Time)

Location: Orlando, FL, Winter Park, FL

Categories: Crummer Graduate School of Business, Marketing & Communications

Division: Academic Affairs

Job
Summary:

The Crummer Graduate School of Business is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in elevating Crummer's communication and brand presence across both digital and print media. This role requires a fast, innovative, and detail-oriented designer who can create compelling visuals that resonate deeply with Crummer's diverse target audiences. They will be responsible for translating brand messages into engaging, cohesive designs that communicate Crummer's value across multiple platforms, including all social media channels, the Crummer website, and of course, the Crumer marketing collateral.


The ideal candidate has a passion for both creativity and efficiency, able to balance quick-turn projects with long-term design strategies. They will also develop a suite of adaptable, visually consistent templates tailored to each program, ensuring targeted communication that aligns with Crummer's brand standards. This designer will collaborate closely with the student success, alumni and admissions teams to deliver exceptional designs and collateral for both sales and social media campaigns that reflect Crummer's commitment to excellence.


This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile, strategic designer ready to drive Crummer's brand to the next level. As we transition from an internal marketing communications department to that of an agency "Brand Studio" model, it will be important for the designer to have an intuitive "brand sense". The ability to effectively build visual stories and animations from varied forms of strategic content to emotionally engage target audiences will be critical to this role.



Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop visually compelling assets for digital and print media.


• Create a cohesive design template system tailored to Crummer's programs, enabling targeted communication that speaks directly to each audience/persona segment.


• Collaborate to ensure brand consistency across all creative touchpoints.


• Lead the creative direction for visual assets, from photography and videography concepts to social media animations and website enhancements.


• Build a cohesive, searchable and organized digital asset management repository.


• Utilize AI design tools to generate and refine unique, high-impact design elements.


• Manage end-to-end post-production video editing, including adding motion graphics, transitions, and audio for a polished, professional final product using Adobe After Effects and/or DaVinci Resolve.


• Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices to maintain an innovative, forward-thinking approach.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align visual content with campaign and strategic goals.


• Present design concepts and approaches to stakeholders and gather feedback to enhance Crummer's brand.

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a portfolio that includes both digital and print media.


• Work experience within consumer, luxury, or professional service sectors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced certification in Communication Design.


• Experience with motion graphics and animation.


• Familiarity with CMS platforms for hands-on website updates and design management in Wordpress CMS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), and familiarity with AI-based design tools to integrate innovation in design approaches.


• Strong design and conceptualization skills, with a strong portfolio across print, digital, and/or motion graphics.


• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging design trends, digital content formats, and visual storytelling in a marketing context.


• Proven experience collaborating across teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional departments.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects with creative precision.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring brand consistency and quality across deliverables.


• Ability to take initiative, innovate independently, and contribute proactively to strategic design efforts.

Work Environment:

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, working in an office environment.


• Regular use of a computer and databases.


• Must be able to work flexible hours, which include evenings and weekends, based on business needs.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

1. Resume


2. Cover Letter


3. Portfolio of Work

Screening of applications will begin after January 6th and continue until the position is filled.

About Crummer Graduate School of Business:

The mission of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College is to develop global business leaders and innovators through a high quality, integrated, experiential education that prepares them to add significant value to their organizations and communities. Through their drive to bring this mission to life, the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College has been recognized nationally and internationally by some of the most well-respected organizations in the business world. A graduate business degree should do more than provide you with credentials. It should equip you with connections and resources for life - that is the Crummer Advantage.



Click here to learn more about the Crummer Graduate School of Business!

Benefits & Perks:

• 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)


• 10 Days - Paid Holidays


• 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days


• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)


• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)


• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance


• Domestic Partner Benefits


• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions


• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans


• Free On-Campus Parking


• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)


• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families


• Pet Insurance


• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs


• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
  


• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)


• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities


• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)


• College Bookstore Discounts


• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs


• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
  


• Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous benefits package! Click here to review our full benefits package.

Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.



Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences-from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives-as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.


Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12

Advertised: 19 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: