Creative Media Specialist (Graphic Design)

This position requires an extremely creative, dynamic graphic designer to drive business results to support the marketing goals of the university. They will collaborate with internal departments, faculty and staff, outside vendors and our students and support them through successful creative projects including print advertising, marketing materials, web graphics, video graphics and social media marketing campaigns.Essential Responsibilities

The Creative Media Specialist will work under the direction of the VP of University Marketing and Communications and the Director of Design to:

• Visually highlight the stories of our university by creating engaging graphics in print collateral, social media, web and video through graphic design and creative abilities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team and campus clients to interpret brand needs, evaluate scope and direction and develop innovative, creative and results-oriented solutions.
• Assist in organizing and gathering information needed with all content and visuals for projects to ensure timely successful delivery. Maintain accurate records of all projects.
• Assist in the creative art directing process of photo and video shoots to be used in projects.
• Work with printer vendors on process, cost estimates and execution of each design project.
• Present final projects to the Director of Design and Assistant VP for Content and Communications for quality check prior to production release.
• Participate with the creative marketing team to share ideas and critiques in a respectful manner, with a willingness to share your entire skill set to benefit team members, the department and the institution in all marketing efforts.
• Any other duties as assigned by the VP of University Marketing and Communications and Director of Design.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University in design, art, marketing or related field
• Two to four years of related experience/training in a creative environment
• Mastery of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photshop and familiarity with the Creative Cloud suite of programs on Mac platform
• Experience working with outside vendors for printing materials
• Experience in designing for social media and digital platforms
• A keen interest in new creative technologies and trends
• Experience in photography and/or videography
• Passion for supporting the positive impact of a Trine University education on students' lives
• Ability to think creatively beyond traditional solutions and solve problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in grammar and the ability to adhere to formal style guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas with excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to easily learn and utilize online software applications to manage content, email communications, media relations and other functions

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:

• Health - medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
• Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
• Life Insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with employee life insurance (1½ times annual salary)
• Financial Insurance - employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
• Education - after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Vacation and Sick Pay - in accordance with Trine's policy

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.