"Multimedia Designer"

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position. The cover letter should include a link to your portfolio of work.

With questions about the position or office, or for requests for accommodations or support with the application process, please email UMSI Human Resources at umsi.human.resources@umich.edu.

The Multimedia Designer is a member of our marketing team at the School of Information and will lead and execute UMSI's marketing and visual branding strategy and plans as set by the UMSI Director of Marketing and Communications and Associate Director of Marketing and Communications. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will design materials in print, digital, and interactive/experiential media, including promotional, advertising and illustrative designs, infographics, templates and animations. You will design basic web pages, email and social media products (graphic design only; coding is not required). You also may contribute elements such as title sequences and on-screen graphics, for video projects.

For a full job description, please see the link here.

• Work with UMSI managers, leadership, and staff to gather information and propose best visual solutions with media (print, digital and interactive/experiential items).
• Develop and present draft concepts, preparing finished copy and art using computer software and equipment.
• Collaborate with UMSI staff departments and M&C colleagues to develop overall look, feel and branding for major projects with longer-term impact, including recruitment materials, reports, and visual identity updates.
• Develop new visual approaches and techniques for all our marketing strategies, including testing out new design ideas, testing out the effectiveness of new techniques, measuring the success of those projects
• Oversee part-time temporary workers providing graphic design assistance.

• A bachelor's degree in art, design, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and Canva
• Minimum of five years of experience in graphic art, design or online art and design work in a professional environment, with a portfolio of deployed work
• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
• Must be reliable and responsible.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $64,000. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results, while ensuring equity on our team. While rare, we may offer a salary above the posted range for an exceptionally qualified candidate, considering internal equity and budget. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.