Designer, Digital Media ​/ Production, Graphic Designer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Designer and collaborating with campus partners, the Designer is responsible for conceptualizing cross-media campaigns, coordinating strategies for attracting new students and donors, effectively positioning the university, and designing and overseeing production of print and web-based projects aimed at increasing enrollment, supporting fundraising, and boosting the university’s local, regional and national visibility.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Design.
• At least two years of experience in design, production and/or graphic arts.
• Proficiency with Macintosh-based graphics software, including Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience in digital and freehand illustration, digital photography and videography, PSD, TIF, JPG and raw files, and designing for the web.
• Experience managing digital files and fonts.
• Experience troubleshooting the Macintosh operating system.
• Familiarity with environmental design helpful.

• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for printing and web graphics.
• Knowledge of offset sheet-fed and web press printing, digital four-color process printing, and conventional and digital graphics production techniques.
• Working knowledge of marketing and brand management.
• Knowledge of photography and ability to take pictures and shoot video a major plus.
• Working knowledge of digital pre-press and bindery processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proven creative abilities and imagination.
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with production team, university community and vendors.

• Serves as independent creative, creative collaborator and production designer:
  • Conceptualizes, designs and produces or reproduces publication campaigns and projects related to the university’s strategic goals.
  • Uses Macintosh-based graphics software to create comprehensive proofs and pre-press ready digital art.
  • Collaborates with office and divisional staff as a team member of creative services and as an individual creative.
• Envisions and executes communication strategies for on-campus clients:
  • Determines project specifications, performs research and ensures information flow/timely progress on projects.
  • Completes projects to specifications and within university and departmental policies/procedures.
  • Assists in production schedule maintenance by attending meetings.
• Envisions and effectively uses photography and video to support the brand image.
• Takes and/or edits photos and video as needed.
• Oversees permanent storage of digital files.
• Ensures computers, operating systems, graphics software, storage systems and associated hardware are current and compatible with the printing industry.
• Stays current on design trends and advanced techniques by reading articles, completing online tutorials and videos, and communicating with other design professionals.
• Provides creative and production assistance as graphic designer/production artist to the Senior Designer.
• Works closely with printers to meet standards of quality and ensure timely delivery.
• Creates a variety of digital graphics for the website and social media.

• Provide a link to your electronic portfolio containing at least 8 - 10 samples of your own work. (Open Ended Question)
• Explain your work experience in design, production and graphic arts. (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your experience with Macintosh-based software, including Adobe Creative Suite. (Open Ended Question)
• Please explain your experience working on multiple projects within a deadline. (Open Ended Question)