Senior Designer

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 158-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. Together, we are the heart and voice of the north.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We’re seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state’s most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Associate Creative Director to optimize efficient processes and protocols that improve departmental workflows, including asset and project management.
• Oversee complex, multi-phase projects from initial strategy through final implementation and post-launch optimization.
• Lead the team in motion design, staying up to date on trends.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of brand elements & campaigns that communicate the organization’s value proposition.
• Collaborate with teams of creatives, strategists, and stakeholders to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on brand.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, working closely with the Associate Creative Director to ensure the brands visuals echo the vision of the company.
• Understand business objectives and audience demographics to inform design strategy. 
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to help determine conceptual campaign direction.
• Understand and implement best social media practices in consumer and B2B spaces across paid and organic platforms.
• Create branded social assets and campaigns.
• Ideate and execute innovative email designs that engage and inspire our audiences.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve team efficiency and output quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years design experience in corporate or agency environment.
• Proficient Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Airtable.
• Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering tasks on time.
• Strong understanding of social marketing principles and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions within defined authority.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, creative, and deadline-driven; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and support team members, providing guidance to help achieve departmental goals.
• UX experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to remain in a stationary position (i.e. standing, sitting, or both) approximately 90%; move short distances approximately 5%; position self to pick up objects (i.e., bending, twisting, stooping) weighing up to 5 lbs. around the officing and moving (i.e. lift, carry, push, pull) items weighing up to 5 lbs. approximately 5%. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a typical office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, mouse, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.  This role requires the ability to draft, edit documents and send email.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.  Work from home office environment may differ from the physical offices in Minneapolis, MN.

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities of this position and this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune 

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here’s a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer: 

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days. 
• Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement. 
• Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. 

2025 award winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Media and News and proud recipient of Newsweek’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025 recognition.  

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000