$70,880–$127,590 Per Year
Advertising and PR, Best Practices, Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Campaigns, Content Development, Creative Services, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Higher Education, Leadership, Market Research, Marketing, Media Buying and Planning, Media Production, Mentoring, Multimedia, Printers, Printing, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Visual Communication, Writing Skills
Bring Auburn's philanthropic story to life through exceptional design and brand leadership!
Auburn Advancement is seeking a Senior Manager, Philanthropy Brand & Visual Design to lead the creative vision behind fundraising and donor engagement communications. This role is responsible for shaping the visual identity of philanthropy at Auburn, ensuring every piece of communication—from campaign materials to stewardship collateral—reflects a cohesive, compelling brand that inspires support for the university's mission.
As a collaborative creative leader, you'll partner with Advancement leadership, communicators, writers, and development officers to develop strategic visual solutions that elevate fundraising initiatives and strengthen donor relationships. You'll oversee the creative process from concept to execution while mentoring a talented design team and championing brand excellence across print, digital, and multimedia channels.
- Manages branding and visual identity for philanthropy communications, maintaining the design standards and creative direction for fundraising materials produced for university and Advancement leadership, departments, and campus fundraising units across print, digital, and multimedia formats.
- Supervises and manages the creative process and design team, directing design work and ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
- Produces high‑quality design work, including concept development and creation of visual materials for fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, and advancement communications.
- Develops and manages budgets for brand and visual design projects and initiatives.
- Collaborates with communications and fundraising leaders, partnering with writers, strategists, project managers, and development officers to ensure visual design supports messaging, donor needs, and campaign priorities.
- Oversees brand stewardship and visual design strategy, guiding both planning and execution of brand and creative initiatives.
- Serves as the department liaison with vendors, printers, marketing firms, and creative services agencies.
- Represents the department and university as a subject matter expert on visual identity, advising on design needs, branding, and standards across campus.
Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application. Please combine into one document.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree In Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or related fields
- 5 years of experience in communications and marketing services which includes all of the following: project management, market research, content strategy, content development, writing, and media buying.
Desired Experience:
Graphic Design, Philanthropy-focused communications, brand management, and/or project management.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced understanding of graphic design principles, communications strategy, content development, visual communication principles, and project management best practices.
Knowledge of fundraising-focused visual storytelling.
- Knowledge of various printing processes and timelines.
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written and visual media.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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