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The Digital Designer plays a vital role in shaping and executing digital creative communications for Pepperdine University and its schools. As part of the University Marketing and Communications team, this position is responsible for designing compelling digital experiences and high-impact communications across web, email, social media, and other digital platforms. The Digital Designer serves as a key liaison in ensuring digital design excellence and consistency across the University's external-facing channels.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Creative, the Digital Designer collaborates closely with the assistant director, the senior director and other IMC team members to conceptualize and produce dynamic digital assets that engage Pepperdine’s largest audiences. This role requires a strong grasp of digital design principles, interactivity, accessibility standards, and responsive design.

The ideal candidate is a multidisciplinary designer with the ability to integrate, analyze, and visualize complex information in digital formats. They will work in collaboration with developers, UX / UI designers, content strategists, photographers, illustrators, and others involved in the production and launch of digital projects.

Duties

• Pepperdine Collateral Design : Directly supports the creative communications needs of Pepperdine University. Develops creative strategy and executes marketing and communication campaigns across print and digital media. Client Partnership & Support : Provides support and expertise in the areas of design through the translation of concept and message into visual solutions. Committee & Group Participation / Collaboration : Serves as an experienced and high-qualified creative services staff member. Responsible for providing the design and execution of components of group / team collaborations. University & School Branding Standards : Plays a key role in the strategy, design, and implementation of brand identity elements for Pepperdine including logos, wordmarks, and icons. Understands and upholds the University Brand Style Guide. Perform other duties as assigned. Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position that may be eligible for remote or hybrid work in accordance with the University Policy Manual.

Expected Pay Range : $27.68 - $30.76 per hour