- 6 month contract (potential to extend and/or convert)
- 100% remote (United States)
- $55-65/hr on W2 (contingent on experience)
*Candidates must be able to work directly on a W2 without sponsorship. Client cannot accept OPT visa, No C2C!!
***Required Documents*** -- A cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio showcasing high-quality cross-platform examples.
Summary
Working under the supervision of the Associate Director, Design, the Visual Designer will be part of the team that includes other visual designers, senior visual designers, production designer, and a creative director, as well as small group of student design interns (CO-OPs). The visual designer partners with multiple teams within Enrollment Management (EM) and joins the multimedia team to round out the creative team within the EM marketing group at Northeastern University.
In this role, the Visual Designer will ideate and create on behalf of the University, working with the Creative Director, Associate Director, Design, and act as a support to senior visual designer(s). Projects will range from highly art directed to ones with more creative leeway while keeping within the brand identity of the University.
The Creative Team is responsible for conceiving, producing, and presenting content across the enrollment lifecycle for both digital and offline marketing vehicles. The Visual Designer must bring demonstrable experience in design across print and offline collateral; employ professional, proactive, and collegial communication; and be responsive, collaborative, empathetic, and flexible while working within an often fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- At least two to five years of prior visual design experience
- Must have a strong design acumen and creative concepting
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of production
- Keen time management and communications skills
- Robust willingness to collaborate and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and effectively pitch creative concepts that appeal to a broad range of prospective student groups: undergraduate, graduate, bachelor’s completion, doctoral, certificates, etc.
- Editorial design, art direction, and social media design experience a plus
- Additional creative software expertise (video, animation, audio, etc.) a plus
- An understanding of usability and user-centric design a plus
- Illustration, animation, and photography skills a plus
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Produce top-tiered marketing materials for both print and digital formats that support student recruitment communication efforts, including admission recruitment materials for both graduate and undergraduate audiences, general awareness and program-/ audience-specific advertising, mixed media design
- Create concepts and designs for print and digital projects, and other special projects, producing them to be print- or publish-ready, as coordinated by production manager and aligned to media specifications
- Provide layouts and printed comps to marketing managers and partners for approval with clear and well-informed design rationale
- Partner closely with the multimedia, marketing management, social, and content teams on a multitude of projects.
- Utilize conventional design software Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, etc.) to create concepts and designs for publications (print and digital) as assigned
- Successfully handle up to 15+ projects simultaneously under deadline pressure and with an exceptional attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Provide detailed printing and mailing specs to production manager to secure price estimates
- Act as liaison to the College of Art, Media, and Design (CAMD) and other schools and programs as needed.
- Mentor the student designers (CO-OPs), and make recommendations to Senior Designer for potential student intern candidates
- Part of team that advocates and upholds the Northeastern University brand identity and is responsible for creating collateral that supports enrollment goals across a wide range of prospective students.
- Other duties as assigned
Estimated Min Rate: $55.00
Estimated Max Rate: $65.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
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