Graphic Designer 2U, Inc.
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What We?re Looking For:
Work closely with the Marketing Directors and Art Director, and Writers to develop concepts and designs for marketing programs and plans for 2U?s partners.
Create benefit-driven, persuasive creative (appealing to both emotional and rational brand drivers) that promotes our programs? / partners? unique benefits and brands.
Develop creative for marketing executions including display advertising, print advertising, direct mail / direct response, email marketing, print collateral, presentations, sales collateral etc. for consumer and institutional audiences.
Provide input into creative briefs for brand marketing programs and plans.
Deliver designs on time based on established dates and project plans.
Ensure marketing information and brand guidelines from partner schools are incorporated and followed.
Attend and establish planning meetings, as needed.
Things That Should Be in Your Background
Bachelor's degree required, MFA a plus.
Minimum 3-5 years industry experience.
High-level skills in Adobe CS suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
A discerning eye for branding aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.
Prefer experience in consumer marketing with high-ticket products and services.
Experience working as a designer within an agency is a plus.
Experience in higher education is also valuable but not required.
Solid interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams.
Ability to think out of the box and find creative, unorthodox solutions when needed.
Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Must be open to feedback and be able to take direction while also driving his/her projects without a lot of oversight.
Strong written communication skills (email, IM).
Calm, flexible and able to work under pressure or with short deadlines.
About
Founded in 2008 by a unique team of education veterans with unparalleled experience, 2U, Inc., formerly known as 2tor, Inc., partners with preeminent institutions of higher education to deliver rigorous, selective degree programs online to students globally.
2U supplies universities with the tools, expertise, capital, and global recruiting needed to build and support programs of quality and scale.
Technology: 2U develops state-of-the-art technology platforms that give universities the ability to deliver traditional offline curricula in a unique online learning environment.
Instructional Design: Our instructional designers work closely with faculty to translate classroom courses into a compelling combination of synchronous and asynchronous online and real-world experiences, using the best educational and social technologies available. We work side-by-side with professors to evolve those courses. We make improvements as usage and learning patterns emerge and new technologies become available.
Infrastructure: 2U provides the support infrastructure and the logistical components of our partners? online programs. This includes comprehensive student support services from enrollment through graduation and beyond, as well as practical learning experiences in communities around the world.
Resources: 2U makes an upfront investment of over $10 million in each of our partner programs. By supplying capital and global marketing capabilities, we enable universities to give high-performing students around the world a transformational educational experience.
Since our founding, 2U has partnered with some of the most prestigious research universities to deliver groundbreaking online degree programs. You can read about our partners here (www.2U.com/partners).
And if you?re ready to help our team (www.2U.com/team) build the next great movement in higher education, consider joining us (www.2U.com/careers).
Why It?s Great to Join Our Team
There are plenty of reasons, but here are a few:
Benefits ? at 2U we offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and 401k. We also offer paid time off and company holidays. That?s not all! Employees receive a 100% paid tuition benefit for themselves, their spouse and their legal dependants.
Our Culture ? We are a highly energetic, innovative start-up company with room to grow. We don?t take ourselves too seriously, and strive to maintain a casual, professional and highly productive work environment for our team. 2U employees enjoy many perks, including the ability to wear jeans to work every day.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to-time, as needed.
2U 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. 2U?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.
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Landover, MD
United States
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED