"Graphic Designer"

Work in this class involves performing a range of visual/graphic arts functions used in promotional, instructional, and educational materials. Work includes concepting, designing and delivering products that visually communicate information through collateral such as brochures, posters, booklets, magazines, annual reports, invitations, promotional products, murals, identity graphics, displays, social media, marketing emails and other digital pieces. This position will execute artistic representations by using software and hardware, photography, and various digital and custom drawn illustrations. Understanding of printing practices is key to creating and completing projects ready to produce. The position may also be responsible for consulting with clients to determine project parameters such as purpose, audience, conceptual focus, and scope and concept cost options. This position requires strong attention to detail and understanding of maintaining consistent brand standards, while efficiently and effectively working through a queue of jobs simultaneously. Work may include leading and directing staff.

• Develop, create, execute, and manage graphic design projects assigned to the Department of Creative Services, primarily by the Office of Advancement. Develop concepts with the client, director, and leadership by defining the function, audience, distribution method, budget, and other factors pertinent to the project.
• Translate client's needs as established above, into design concept. Determine format (e.g., brochure, booklet, poster, web ad, web page, etc.). Specify typography, paper stock, dimensions, ink colors, folds, special effects, and other design criteria. Request photographer, if needed.
• Coordinate with client in selecting models, scheduling, and choosing locations. Art direct photo sessions.
• Select, digitally enhance, crop, position and size photographs.
• Create comprehensive design and work with director until both are satisfied.
• Maintain a comprehensive visual identity program for the university by applying uniform graphic standards in the creation of designs for university publications and web pages so that a consistent look prevails.
• Designs digital graphics for web pages, advertisements, email marketing and other electronic media.
• Save and back up files according to departmental standards.
• Manage deadlines of assigned projects.
• Keep accurate records in time keeping system and database for traffic of job requests.
• Other duties as required.