Responsibilities

• Create and produce visual content for marketing, digital, licensing, environmental, print applications, editorial and social media as needed.
• Develop layouts, typography, graphics, photo treatments, illustrations, infographics, presentation materials, website assets and production-ready files for marketing campaigns and other priorities.
• Select, size, crop, and retouch photography and other visual assets; create collages, photo illustrations and supporting artwork when appropriate.
• Support digital storytelling by designing responsive page elements and helping determine effective placement of images, pull quotes, calls to action, and other content components.
• Apply University brand standards consistently while contributing fresh ideas and identifying opportunities to improve visual communication.
• Own assignments from concept through final file delivery, including file preparation, creative and internal review, version control, coordination with internal production partners and proper cataloguing and archiving of files.
• Participate in creative briefings, critiques, project meetings and team planning; clearly explain design choices and incorporate feedback constructively.
• Distill feedback from multiple stakeholders, exercising sound creative judgment to reconcile differing perspectives and develop and present thoughtful design options that advance project goals.
• Manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate project status information and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Stay current with design, digital storytelling, accessibility and production practices and apply relevant approaches to the work.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of graphic design principles, including typography, layout, composition, color theory, hierarchy and the effective use of photography, illustration and digital graphics.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; working knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to design both digital and print environments and prepare accurate, production-ready files.
• Strong attention to detail, visual judgment, organization and accuracy.
• Ability to receive direction, present work, explain design rationale, solve problems and collaborate effectively with colleagues from multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage several assignments at once in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with digital accessibility requirements and accessible design principles.

Preferred

• Experience with Figma, responsive web design, HTML/CSS or website prototyping and wireframing.
• Experience with illustration, data visualization or motion design
• Experience in higher education, marketing agencies or another strongly branded organization.