Graphic Designer II

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.Looking for a graphic design role in a dynamic, national, publically traded company? Nelnet Business Services' in-house marketing team is looking for a Graphic Designer. The team supports the marketing and advertising for all of Nelnet Business Services brands. We produce award-winning and effective creative that helps move our businesses forward. This position is responsible for graphic design, print advertising, collateral material, logo development, typography, illustrations, and more. This designer works closely collaboratively with other members of the creative team. They may have some responsibility over associate graphic designers and design interns.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Produces bold, strategic, persuasive, branded creative in all media• Works within team to develop and execute on creative concepts for all of Nelnet’s lines of business• Plays a key role in brainstorm sessions and client presentations• Executes on projects through all phases of production• Ensures creative is on strategy, reflects brand standards and adheres to budget and time constraints• Learn and collaborate with team on latest graphic design trends, best practices, Adobe Creative Suite features• Understanding of higher level printing processes, photography, illustration and typography• Heads team on 508 compliance and document accessibility• Works under supervision of Senior Designer and/or Art Director• *Pay Range for this position is - $50,000 - $60,000EDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree or equivalentEXPERIENCE:3+ years of experience in the graphic design field. Experienced in working with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Client presentation experience required.COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:• Actively learns about and applies new graphic design trends and skills.• Strong at planning and organization• Strategic vision• Able to make decisions under pressure• High level of creativity• Team player• Strong problem-solving skills• Ability to work independently• Strong oral and written communication skills• Proactive at identifying and owning leadership opportunitiesOur benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf) | EEO Letter (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) | EPPA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf) | FMLA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)