Senior Digital Designer

Company Description

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This role at Keypath Education is available as fully remote, hybrid, or in-office

Job Description

The Senior Digital Designer is responsible for creating visually engaging and innovative digital, web-based and mobile experiences for a range of cross-platform digital communications. This individual works closely with other members of the creative team, marketing teams and web developers to understand and execute against projects of all sizes and meet functional goals and objectives.

The Senior Digital Designer weaves images, iconography, typography, color, space and technology together to delight users with designs that excite and engage them. They rely on customer-focused design principles to produce high-quality visuals—from concept to execution—across multiple platforms. This role works collaboratively across marketing teams, as well as other functions, to produce high quality, brand compliant work, while meeting strict deadlines.

The ideal candidate will be a multidisciplinary creative who can collaborate with subject matter experts to understand data and trends, and apply them to problems or practices appropriately, work effectively with various stakeholders to align on best execution and design concepts, work independently and at a fast pace, work well with other designers and help elevate the team.

As a Senior Digital Designer, you will be: 

• Designing various marketing materials–particularly front-end web, digital, and informational materials
• Ensuring high quality, brand compliant creative assets
• Identifying problems that are not immediately evident and working with others to modify or adapt the process or policies outside of precedent
• Clearly communicating creative ideas and collaborating with internal and external partners/teams
• Prioritizing tasks and projects according to businesses' needs, marketing objectives and required deadlines
• Demonstrating advanced knowledge of production principles and best practices in the management and coordination of the creative process
• Conducting your own research to stay current on design and marketing trends, and incorporating new technologies as appropriate
• Supporting leadership in helping to build a unified team mindset
• Leading projects as assigned
• Conducting trainings as necessary
• Supporting Continuous Improvement and Testing initiatives, from organizing tests to disseminating results and information resources
• Advising as the Subject Matter Expert on best practices for implementation
• Willing to complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Arts, Advertising, or Fine Arts preferred

Portfolio: A strong online portfolio is required, demonstrating solid digital design skills and innovative interactive work.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience of demonstrated success in a Digital Design role on a Marketing team, In-House Creative group or external agency
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with competing priorities and working in project team environments
• Familiarity with various digital advertising platforms and ad types
• Comfortable working with and directing contractors and vendors as an extension of the team 

Technical Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe CS
• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems (Drupal preferred), Project Management and workflow tools (Monday.com, preferred) and Digital Asset Management Systems (DASH or similar)
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• Competitive array of Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Partner Degree Program - Earn a free degree from one of our partner institutions
• 401 (k) Retirement Contributions Company Matching
• Paid Leave Policies
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Professional Development Programs
• Remote/Flexible Work Options

Want to make a difference in the world? Become a Keypather. 

A little bit about us 
Keypath Education is a leading global edtech company that partners with the world’s leading Universities to create innovative and in-demand online education programs and champion the student journey from enrollment to graduation. We are a rapidly growing, fast-moving international team who value community, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. 

Our in-country home office is in Schaumburg, Illinois. We gather teams of experts from digital marketing, course development, web development, finance, and student service backgrounds to support university partners in the US and around the world. 

Why Keypath
Sure, anyone can tell you how good their company culture is, but we encourage you to read our reviews and form your own opinion. We’ve got a caring and engaged Global CEO who replies to Glassdoor reviews personally and recognizes that the only way we can achieve our vision is through an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, works in harmony, and cares for our community.

Keypath Education is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Keypath’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.

Benefits Include

• Competitive array of Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Partner Degree Program - Earn a free degree from one of our partner institutions
• 401 (k) Retirement Contributions Company Matching
• Paid Leave Policies
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Professional Development Programs
• Remote/Flexible Work Options

Want to make a difference in the world? Become a Keypather. 

Apply today

A little bit about us 

Keypath Education is a leading global edtech company that partners with the world’s leading Universities to create innovative and in-demand online education programs and champion the student journey from enrolment to graduation. We are a rapidly growing, fast-moving international team who value community, collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. 

Certified as a Best Place to Work by the Chicago Tribune, our in-country office is in Schaumburg, Illinois. We gather teams of experts from digital marketing, course development, web development, finance, and student service backgrounds to support university partners in the US and around the world. 

Why Keypath
Sure, anyone can tell you how good their company culture is, but we encourage you to read our reviews and form your own opinion. We’ve got a caring and engaged Global CEO who replies to Glassdoor reviews personally and recognizes that the only way we can achieve our vision is through an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, works in harmony, and cares for our community.

Keypath Education is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Keypath’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.