Graphic Designer

Requisition ID: 2024-7720

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Marketing and Communications Department: University Marketing and Communications Advertised Salary: $44,000 - $47,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview This position (Graphic Designer I) works under the direction of the University Marketing and Communications Office (UMAC) Art Director and is responsible for creating and designing branded marketing materials including digital and print advertising, websites, and projects as assigned. The Graphic Designer needs to have a basic understanding of visual communication principles and of marketing and advertising.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities Design activities/projects include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptualizing, designing, and producing print, digital, and multimedia projects consistent with the Utah States brand standards and mission.
• Communicating and working with marketing managers to identify clients needs and engage in decision-making processes to implement proper creative and design strategies for projects.
• Participate in developing creative strategy for marketing campaigns through brainstorming, meetings, conceptual mockups, vision boards, and other resources based on a project's needs.
• Working with others on the design and marketing team to ensure all production materials are properly prepared for the vendor(s).
• Using best practices with file management and organization in workflow management software and file storage archive database.
• Managing and completing assigned projects with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Coordinating design and marketing creative award competition entries.
• Keeping up on current industry design standards, trends and professional development while supporting and developing the design teams collective skillsets.
• Accepting other general design responsibilities as assigned. Accountability: Reports to UMACs Art Director who is accountable for all designs created by the UMAC marketing team.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field; OR four years or related experience; OR an equivalent of combined education and experience is required.
• Must have a knowledge of and experience with visual design theories, including the principles and elements of design, print and digital layout best practices, color theory, and typography.
• Must be current and skilled in the utilization of Adobe Creative Cloud with an emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Must possess a basic understanding of printing and pre-press requirements for preparing artwork for production.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent design and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Must have flexible work schedule for occasional projects that may go beyond traditional work hours as needed.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by Univer sity policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).