About Hebrew Union College
Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is North America's leading institution of higher Jewish education and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. HUC-JIR educates leaders for service to American and world Jewry as rabbis, cantors, experts in Jewish education, and Jewish nonprofit management professionals, and offers graduate degree programs to scholars and clergy of all faiths. With centers of learning in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York, HUC-JIR's scholarly resources comprise renowned library, archive, and museum collections, biblical archaeology excavations, and academic publications.
HUC Mission
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is North America's premier institution of Jewish higher education and the center for professional leadership development of Reform Judaism. A multi-campus academic and spiritual learning community, HUC-JIR builds vibrant progressive Judaism in North America, Israel and around the globe by:
- Studying the great issues of Jewish life, history and thought with an open, egalitarian, inclusive and pluralistic spirit;
- Educating innovative, visionary clergy and professionals who embody the sustaining values, responsibilities, practices and texts of Jewish tradition to inspire future generations;
- Advancing the critical study of Judaism and Jewish culture in accordance with the highest standards of modern academic leadership.
Position Summary
The Senior Designer/Creative Lead is responsible for shaping and maintaining a cohesive visual identity and the creative direction for Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. A talented designer and creative director comfortable across formats, the Senior Designer will bring their passion and skills to sustaining HUC-JIR’s mission and elevating its presence through relevant, timely, and engaging visuals. As the creative leader within the College-Institute, the role develops and advocates for a strong unified visual presence, exhibits excellent management and interpersonal skills, and effectively prioritizes and communicates assignments to ensure the team’s success. The successful candidate will be equal parts brand leader and hands-on designer. The position will work from HUC-JIR's New York office 2-3 days a week and remotely on Fridays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
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Produce and direct all visual content for print, digital, and other mediums, including managing production for design, photography, video, and digital, and sourcing and overseeing other professionals where necessary to build multi-platform communication strategies that continue to strengthen HUC-JIR’s internal and external communications.
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Provide creative design, direction, strategy, brand building and project supervision in developing multi-tiered marketing campaigns, for both prospective and current students, current and prospective donors.
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Create print and digital materials for various stakeholders across the College-Institute (e.g., HUC Connect, recruitment and fundraising campaigns and events, special offerings from the libraries and museums, student and faculty activities), including, but not limited to posters, invitations, exhibition and event materials, presentations, websites, email templates, social media campaigns, and motion graphics.
HUC Employee Benefits
Hebrew Union College recognizes employees as one of the most valuable assets to the success of the college. That is why we make it our highest priority to offer a competitive benefits package. Some of those benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Plan -403b
- Paid National and Jewish Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Remission Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program