Graphic Designer

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Company: EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

Location: SPRINGFIELD, MO, US

Job Type: Active - Staff full-time

Category: Marketing Operations / Creative Services

Date Posted: 2026-05-22

Experience Level: 5-10 years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Spearheads the creation and execution of visual identity and branding initiatives for Evangel University, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all platforms.

• Manages the full lifecycle of design projects, from initial concept development through to final execution, collaborating with leadership and marketing teams.

• Acts as a critical brand steward, upholding and enforcing university brand standards and guidelines for all internal and external facing materials.

• Drives creative excellence by staying abreast of industry best practices and emerging design trends to inspire innovation and elevate the university's visual communications.

• Designs a diverse range of promotional collateral, including print materials, web assets, email and social media graphics, and event signage.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the raw job description focuses on graphic design, this enhanced version positions it within the broader context of Marketing Operations and Creative Services. The role's emphasis on brand stewardship, strategy, and collaboration with leadership aligns aligns with the operational aspects of marketing, making it relevant for operations professionals looking to understand the creative function's integration into GTM strategies. The target audience for this enhancement is operations professionals who may interface with or manage creative teams, or those seeking roles that bridge creative output with strategic marketing goals.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all stages of graphic design projects, from ideation and concept development to final delivery, ensuring alignment with project objectives and deadlines.

• Collaborate closely with university leadership, internal departments, and external partners to translate strategic goals into compelling visual assets that support the university's mission and vision.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines, ensuring consistent application of logos, color palettes, typography, and imagery across all university communications.

• Design a wide array of marketing and communication materials, including but not limited to: brochures, websites, social media campaigns, email newsletters, event banners, and campus signage.

• Proactively research and implement current design trends, software advancements, and industry best practices to continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of visual communications.

• Provide constructive creative feedback to internal teams and external vendors, fostering a collaborative environment for design excellence.

• Ensure all visual materials are optimized for various media channels, including print, digital, and social platforms, adhering to technical specifications and accessibility standards.

• Contribute to the strategic planning of marketing campaigns by providing creative input and visual concepts that align with overarching business and enrollment objectives.

📝 Enhancement Note: The raw description lists design outputs. This section elaborates on the process and strategic implications of these outputs, framing them as core responsibilities within a marketing operations context. For instance, "Functions as a brand steward" is expanded to include the operational aspects of "developing and maintaining comprehensive brand guidelines" and "ensuring consistent application," which are critical for brand governance and operational efficiency in marketing.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a proven track record of managing multiple design projects from concept to completion.

Required Skills:

• Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency: Expert-level command of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is non-negotiable for creating high-quality visual assets.

• Brand Stewardship: Demonstrated ability to act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across diverse collateral.

• Conceptual Thinking & Creative Versatility: Proven capacity to translate ideas into innovative visual concepts and execute them across various design disciplines.

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, dynamic priorities, deliver projects on time, and meet deadlines consistently.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for effective collaboration, feedback exchange, and presentation of design concepts.

• Design Fundamentals: Deep understanding of logo design, typography, iconography, color theory, layout design, print production, and image selection.

Preferred Skills:

• Web Design & Digital Assets: Experience in designing for web, social media, and digital advertising platforms, including understanding of UI/UX principles.

• Motion Graphics/Video Editing: Familiarity with tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating dynamic visual content.

• Content Management Systems (CMS): Experience with platforms like WordPress for website content updates.

• Marketing Strategy Acumen: Understanding of how design contributes to broader marketing objectives and GTM strategies.

• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, give and receive constructive feedback, and adapt to changing project requirements.

📝 Enhancement Note: The raw requirements are translated into more specific, actionable skill sets relevant to a designer supporting operational marketing efforts. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is emphasized as a core technical requirement. The "5+ years relevant industry experience" is contextualized with "proven track record of managing multiple design projects," highlighting project management as a key operational skill for this role.

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• A compelling and well-organized portfolio is mandatory, showcasing a diverse range of design projects that demonstrate creative versatility, conceptual thinking, and superb design execution across multiple disciplines (print, digital, social media, branding).

• Portfolio should highlight the candidate's ability to translate project briefs into visually effective solutions.

• Evidence of strong layout design, typography, and color theory application.

• Examples of brand identity development or application of existing brand guidelines.

Process Documentation:

• The ability