Lead Designer

Job Title: Lead Designer Job Summary Do you enjoy using your creativity to find solutions to advertising challenges? Kalamazoo Valley Community College is looking for a skilled designer to work with a variety of departmental colleagues in an internal marketing and communications agency environment that serves dozens of internal clients across the college. About the Opportunity Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full‑time Lead Designer as part of the college’s Marketing Department. The Lead Designer will lead the college in protecting and expanding its brand, serving all of our college entities: the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, the Groves Center, the KVCC Foundation, the Bronson Healthy Living Campus, and the Acadia Commons Campus. The Lead Designer will prepare college promotional materials such as catalogs, brochures, print ads and posters. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze data and devise marketing strategies that will recruit and retain students. Applicants should have knowledge of up‑to‑date processes and techniques for deploying traditional media ad campaigns; including broadcast, outdoor, print and online advertising. Strong photography skills are needed, as well as the ability to work with videographers. Applicants must also be experienced in creating engaging and strategic social media content. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and listener who can offer excellent customer service. We are looking for a patient problem solver who can sell the opportunities offered by a community college. Candidates should possess experience with Adobe Creative Suite software and we would welcome expertise in SquareSpace or Joomla. Minimum Qualifications Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are required. An example of this would be a Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as design and strategic multi‑media marketing and four years of related experience. Physical Demands None. Work Hours Monday‑Friday; 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation Other Document Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 2 Professional References EEO Statement As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Background Checks Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job‑related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr