Senior Graphic Designer

Job Summary

The Senior Graphic Designer manages the design and development of presentations, graphics, and other types of media-based materials consistent with marketing and communications initiatives. Responsible for translating organizational or client goals into strategic media deliverables that reinforce the FGCU brand to internal and external audiences.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assists with 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. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat, After Effects). Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years full time experience directly related to job functions. Experience in special effects, animation and motion graphics. Experience working in a marketing agency. Experience using macOS and Apple hardware in a professional setting.

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.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.

Salary: $62,000 to $67,000

This position does not qualify for sponsorship