Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Manages the design and development of pictures, drawing, and graphic materials for customers that support the university's marketing and communications initiatives.
• Provides creative leadership in generating original ideas for graphic design projects that achieve strategic goals and ensures that the designs follow the correct branding.
• Oversees all facets of production including pre-production meetings, concept development, script development, editing materials, presentation of drafts, and archiving.
• Develops, presents and gains approval on scope, content and budget for graphic design projects.
• Communicates artistic themes in flyers, posters, advertising, handbooks, or other presentation mediums.
• Build and maintain project management skills in order to set schedules, determine workload allocation etc.
• Maintains files and records of graphic designs; ensures the timely completion of all work presented to the graphics unit.
• Collaborates with strategists, writers, developers and other team members on concepts, ideas, and deliverables to meet client's objectives.
• Manages student interns to ensure quality work and brand consistency.
• Works with printers to identify new technologies and print methods.
• Develops new techniques, systems, and procedures to enhance the marketing efforts of the university.
• Reviews progress, evaluates results, implements new processes, and promotes best practices.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either seven years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and three years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in graphic design or website development.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in special effects, animation and motion graphics.
• Experience working in a marketing agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and communication principles.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize and implement graphic design, branding, and marketing principles.
• Knowledge and experience designing, implementing and assessing the effectiveness of marketing strategies and promotional materials.
• Knowledge and proficiency in use of Adobe Creative Suite design software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to design promotional and marketing materials including brochures, newsletters, posters, on-line banners, ads, reports, and social media ads.
• Ability to operate a personal computer for extended periods of time. (Mac preferred)
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.

Pay Grade: 17