Graphic Designer

September 18, 2025

Full Time
Bloomington, IN
Posted 6 months ago

Job ID: 317068

Department

KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (BL-BUS-IUBLA)

Department
Information

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is a comprehensive provider
of top-tier business education with a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs on campuses in Bloomington
and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. The Kelley School has been creating career momentum for 100 years, going from 70 students in 1920 to
an enrollment of more than 12,000 students today. Our innovative curriculum is built on personal development, teamwork, and experiential
learning with an emphasis on global and social responsibility. Our success is reflected in our reputation among academic peers, our career
placement statistics, and the accomplishments of more than 137,000 living alumni around the globe.

The internationally recognized
Kelley School of Business at Indiana University offers top-tier business education including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and
executive programs on campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and online worldwide. Home of the nation’s #1 online MBA program, as well as
nationally ranked programs like the full-time MBA (#20), evening MBA (#13), and
undergraduate business programs (#9), Kelley has been innovating business education for decades.

Job Summary

The
Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join our Marketing and Communications
team. The Graphic Designer will play a key role in visually communicating the Kelley brand across a variety of platforms and materials,
developing compelling visual assets for print and digital campaigns that support full funnel enrollment marketing efforts and effectively
communicate the value of Kelley to a diverse range of audiences, with a primary focus on prospective students. This role combines strategic
thinking with hands-on design execution and works on projects that support both the Kelley Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Member of the Content and Creative function, within the Kelley Marketing and
Communications team, who guides the creation, delivery, and governance of useful, relevant content for Kelley and its stakeholders.
Reports to the Senior Graphic Designer.
Works closely with their creative and visual content colleagues, the Enrollment
Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, and Digital and Web functions to develop integrated, brand-aligned content that delivers on desired
outcomes.
Creates original and visually engaging designs for a wide range of media including print materials, digital platforms, and
environmental graphics.
Designs assets that support the school’s strategic initiatives such as enrollment marketing and brand
reputation and awareness.
Develops and maintains reusable design templates and asset libraries that support efficient production and
brand consistency.
Ensures all creative output aligns with the Kelley School of Business and Indiana University brand guidelines,
tone, and visual identity standards.
Acts as a brand ambassador by providing design guidance and assisting with the application of
brand elements across all media.
Works closely with cross-functional teams including enrollment marketing strategist, content
specialists, visual content creators, social media managers, etc. to bring concepts to life.
Participates in project kick-off
meetings and creative briefs to determine design goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Manages multiple concurrent projects with
varying deadlines, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
Designs visuals optimized for various social media platforms
(Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc.) and ensure designs meet accessibility and responsive design standards.
Collaborates with
digital and web teams to design graphics for email campaigns, newsletters, and web banners that support measurable
engagement.
Prepares final press-ready files and liaise with printing vendors to ensure accurate production and quality
control.
Reviews proofs, adjust as necessary, and ensure consistency between digital and printed outputs.
Maintains
organized archives of design assets, project files, and final outputs to support team efficiency and historical reference.

General Responsibilities

Identifies basic and complex graphic design projects and performs research, conceptualizes
design, sets timeline, and designs visual elements for use in a variety of marketing and communications needs, adhering to IU brand
guidelines.
Regularly consults with marketing and communications staff and other key stakeholders to determine project needs and
ensure graphic design elements align with strategy and objectives.
Designs the layout and format for digital and print graphic
design content, including selection of colors, images, fonts, logos, and placement, for various marketing and communications needs,
audiences, and platforms; may delegate basic design tasks to Graphic Design Assistant(s).
Creates images, graphic elements,
illustrations, and other visual content using a variety of graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint; takes on special
and/or urgent projects.
Seeks input from peers and stakeholders on a variety of graphic design elements to evaluate effectiveness of
different aesthetics, colors, fonts, images, etc.
May provide organizational training on graphic design methodology and
strategy.
May provide guidance to Graphic Design Assistants.

Qualifications

Combinations of related
education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience
beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

2 years in relevant field

SKILLS

Required

Proficient communication
skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting
skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level
of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates project management skills

Preferred

Experience working within higher education or non-profit sectors
Familiarity with web design principles, HTML/CSS, and
digital accessibility standards
Knowledge of motion graphics or video editing tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere
Pro)
Understanding of print production processes and vendor coordination

Working Conditions /
Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office
productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.
The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Benefits
Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive
medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible
spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical
illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject
to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU
courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new
parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)