Web Designer

Loyola University Chicago seeks a talented Web Designer to manage and enhance the web presence for the Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management (GPEM) department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital Communications, this position plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic enrollment goals through innovative web design and digital content management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, update, and design web content for Loyola’s centralized graduate recruitment website, ensuring adherence to best practices in web design.
• Oversee the pattern library and style sheets to maintain consistency and functionality.
• Collaborate with the GPEM Admissions team, campus partners, and Enrollment Marketing to create digital communication materials, including email campaigns, videos, and social media content.
• Ensure alignment with university brand standards by partnering with Enrollment Marketing and University Marketing Communications (UMC).
• Design and implement recruitment tools such as emails and portals within the GPEM environment.
• Apply user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles to optimize website navigation and usability.
• Provide expertise in Slate, including best practices for content blocks and datasets, and assist GPEM staff with troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Systems Research and Reporting (ESRR) to analyze communication and web presence data, offering actionable recommendations.
• Support the admissions team in developing Slate campaign strategies and refresh branding based on industry trends.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental goals.

Work Environment:
This hybrid role requires three days per week at the Loyola Water Tower Campus and two days working remotely.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Web Design, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience developing web pages in a corporate, educational, or freelance setting.

Skills and Expertise:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.
• Knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging digital design trends.