Digital Design Specialist

: Department: University Communications and Marketing The Marketing Department at UMBC carries out functions related to strategic enrollment marketing, brand awareness, digital strategy, and creative services. UMBC Marketing works in partnership with undergraduate and graduate admissions as well as departments across campus to promote the UMBC experience and attract students. Position Overview:

The Digital Design Specialist will take an active role in developing digital communications for the university. Specific duties include performing hands-on print and production work, interactive design, developing and delivering projects in a timely manner, communicating efficiently with clients, and performing other duties as assigned.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $48,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The Digital Design Specialist works closely with design, marketing, and communications team members to develop and deliver on-time communications. In addition, they maintain the University style in their work and have the ability to take elements from existing designs and use them as needed for individual projects.

Specific duties include performing hands-on print, web, digital, and production design from concept development to production and/or launch; participating in design efforts on UMBC Magazine; developing and delivering projects in a timely manner; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Visual Arts, or a related area
• Two years of related professional experience, preferably in design, development, or production of interactive marketing communications
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite, and MS Office is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or MFA
• Three or more years of related professional experience, preferably in design, development, or production of interactive marketing communications
• Web design certifications, coding certifications, e.g., HTML, PHP, CSS, etc.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary: Salary starts at $48,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hours: Full-time Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on us.fitly.work or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on us.fitly.work between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization: As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.