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.

Nelnet Business Services' in-house marketing team is looking for an Associate 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 could be responsible for a wide range of graphic design tasks, including print advertising, collateral material, logo development, typography, illustrations, and more. This designer works closely collaboratively with other members of the creative team. The ideal candidate for this role will combine a strong mix of creative, technical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail to ensure our print and digital designs meet high quality standards.

1.    Collaborate closely with the Creative Team and Marketing Managers to execute and deliver effective design projects
2.    Liaising with Marketing Specialists to define design requirements
3.    Follow deadlines to ensure timely design execution and delivery
4.    A strong attention to detail ensuing all graphics, colors and typographical elements are balanced and free of errors 
5.    Reviewing graphics, layouts and fonts before products are completed
6.    Retouch images to improve quality both in print and digital formats
7.    Make various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolve any artwork issues that arise during production
8.    Create PDFs for print and client review
9.    Package and preflight files for release to printers or media partners
10.    Keep up-to-date with trends in graphic design techniques and software

**Pay Range for this position is - $45,000 - $55,000

EDUCATION: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in fine art, graphic design, similar discipline or relevant work experience
•    2+ years of related graphic design or production experience  

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
•    Strong knowledge of printing processes and digital color spaces 
•    Strong attention to detail and proofing skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Be a process-oriented self-starter
•    Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
•    Adept with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
•    Must stay up to date with new production techniques, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office application features and trends through research and education

Our 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.

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.