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Lead Designer

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
Job no: 494761
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment

Job Title: Lead Designer

Reporting Relationship: Executive Director of Brand & Creative Marketing

Unit: Central Administration

Department: Marketing-Central Administration

Campus Location: Maxwell Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The Lead Designer is responsible for translating marketing objectives into creative strategies, concepts and designs while providing conceptualized design elements and services in a variety of media forms IWU. They will coordinate design work and the creation and execution of design solutions.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for conceptualization and implementation of design solutions that meet marketing strategies from concept to completion
  • Collaborates with Design Manager to assist with developing strategy for visual messaging and concepts

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a design-related degree

Experience

  • Five to seven (5-7) years of experience preferred

Required Skills

  • Excellent skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
  • Ability to work in a MAC environment preferred
  • Superior communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of technology for use in e-commerce and e-business applications
  • Ability to work independently
  • The ability to work under time constraints and meet quick deadlines
  • Excellent organizational abilities
  • Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of the University


IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.


LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.


Advertised: 03 Dec 2025 US Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Jan 2026 US Eastern Standard Time

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