The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,331 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake’s mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and core values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
The Graphic Designer is a creative and collaborative member of Blake’s Advancement team. This colleague is responsible for performing all graphic design functions related to a variety of assignments within the department as well as within the Admissions and Communications departments. The Graphic Designer leads the visual creative direction for print, digital, video and three-dimensional projects ranging from multi-page donor reports to segmented solicitationsandinvitations from digital media content to event decor. Creativity and innovation are at the forefront of each project while adhering to Blake’s style, budgets and timelines. This position is responsible for coordinating all phases of each design project. The ideal candidate possesses superb creative and project management skills.
The Graphic Designer reports to the Director of Major Gifts and works collaboratively across the school’s administrative departments. This position is 0.75 FTE with a salary range of $46,000 - $54,000 and offers flexible work hours each week between 8am-5pm.