Graphic Designer II

Classification Title:

Graphic Designer II

Classification Minimum Requirements:Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

This position supports the instructional and outreach efforts of the department of e-Learning, Technology and Communications, specifically, and the College of Education as a whole by providing graphic and website design and expertise in the development and maintenance of instructional and promotional materials for online courses, professional development modules, digital materials, and communications publications. This position will be the point designer for all College-level assets related to Advancement, Student Services and the Dean’s Office. This position will assist in developing the visual direction of web design, branding, and print media for various projects and courses in the college as well as auxiliary clients. This position will research new design solutions for the implementation and marketing of innovative projects and programs throughout the college. Additionally, this position will participate in ongoing professional development to enhance the direction of project and program branding, learning aesthetics, and overall college marketing. This position is time-limited and soft-funded.

Responsibilities:

Dynamic Design Development (Digital and Print)

• Creates engaging graphic materials to market the College of Education to diverse and varied audiences.
• Develops templates, promotional materials, logos, iconography, social media graphics, presentations, and printed materials within the branding guidelines and style of College materials. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience designing print material for marketing and promotional events.
• Experience should include extensive work in layout applications like Adobe InDesign, familiarity with CMYK color models, and general print techniques and procedures to maintain and improve ADA compliance.

Team Collaboration and Project Management

• This position assists the Assistant Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Communications, and the Assistant Director of Education and Training Programs with all promotional projects and collaborates with videography, communications, and instructional design staff to deliver completed design assets as directed.
• Communicates with internal and external clients to ensure deliverables are completed effectively and efficiently.
• Provides leadership to OPS and/or student designers on the team, assigning work and providing design feedback. Creates and maintains exemplary design guidelines for College-related materials and branding.

Research and Planning

• Review and compare the design and materials of the College to high-quality designs of other academic institutions.
• Research best practices and plan projects while staying abreast of new design technologies, programs, trends, and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of ADA compliance in design, ensuring that all materials meet the requirements of the University and College.
• Provides leadership in promoting emerging best practices for design for collaborators, clients, and OPS designers.

Photography

• Attend and photograph various College events.
• May also assist with the photography of faculty, staff and students.
• Take photos that are visually appealing for promotional and marketing materials, staying knowledgeable about the branding standards for photography on a University- and College-wide level.
• Applicants must be knowledgeable about framing photos, post-photoshoot editing and optimizing images for web and/or print.

Expected Salary:

Graphic Designer II

Required Qualifications:Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Arts, or Business Administration from an accredited educational institution
• Proven experience for creating dynamic graphics for print and web
• Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite products, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and XD.
• Experience using professional photography equipment
• Knowledge of accessibility for website and graphic design products, familiarity with ADA requirements.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicants must upload your cover letter and resume and submit a portfolio of design work demonstrating experience with graphic design for digital and/or print applications. The portfolio should include examples that demonstrate the applicant’s visual design, layout, typography, branding, and overall creative approach. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:No