Graphic Design Specialist II

: Unleash YOUR Potential with Us As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. Student Success and Well-Being, UCF Connect: UCF Connect is a partnership-driven unit within the Division of Student Success and Well-Being that supports all transfer student success through its award winning Direct Connect to UCF® and Transfer Connect programs. UCF Connect Centers, strategically located within an 80-mile radius of the UCF Orlando campus, offer an opportunity to complete several programs and provide access to various resources in its ten locations. The Opportunity: Student Success and Well-Being, UCF Connect is seeking a Graphic Design Specialist II. As a graphic designer at UCF Connect, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, create engaging content for print and digital media, and translate complex ideas into digestible visual formats. Your expertise will contribute directly to our brand's visibility and student success initiatives as you craft designs that resonate with our audience. Responsibilities:

• Design and create print and digital materials in accordance with UCF's brand standards, collaborating closely with the UCF Connect staff.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud and various other applications to produce assets, mockups, and final deliverables for print, digital media, web, and social media.
• Conduct image retouching and manipulation to optimize images for web, email, and documents while maintaining high quality.
• Develop email content, social media campaigns, tracking links, and interactive TV graphics using online tools and services.
• Provide creative input to stakeholders, collaborate with diverse professionals, manage vendor relationships, and translate ideas into images, layouts, and other designs.
• Design infographics, wireframe mockups, and diagrams for the simplification of complex information, and assist in the testing of user interfaces, websites, and email blasts.
• Maintain technical knowledge and best practices related to UCF branding, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, web design, and social media trends, and ensure project compliance with UCF accessibility policies.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of design fundamentals and modern design tools, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate feedback to designers and visual creators.
• Ability to interpret data, goals and objectives, audience segmentation, as well as skills in understanding and speaking to marketing strategy in order to produce creative that delivers results and drives action.
• Strategic thinker, able to make informed decisions from various inputs, including marketing data and qualitative information.
• Proactive and highly motivated, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively within a flexible and cohesive team, but also be a strong independent contributor.
• Ability to drive ideas and gain credibility and rapport with all types of internal and external stakeholders in a team environment.
• Creative thinker, uncovering unique and fresh ways to express themes and concepts in compelling and creative ways.
• Experience in both digital and print based design and production.

Additional Application Materials Required: Please attach cover letter and portfolio. Special Instructions to the Applicants: If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, your salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please upload your most up-to-date resume and be sure it includes your entire work history. Are Benefits Important to You? Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .

Who Are We? Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. #LI-ONSITE Department Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - UCF Connect Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $48,722.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 02-01-2024-12-00-AM Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.