Graphic Designer – Marketing and Communications

The graphic designer uses imagination, talent and skill to create visual concepts, layouts, graphics, photos and other design materials for a variety of print and electronic media. The graphic designer is expected to proactively plan and execute compelling visual concepts that meet marketing objectives and strengthen the University brand and image. The graphic designer also takes provided conceptual work and moves it through the finishing processes to arrive at a finished piece with proper formatting for digital distribution or print production. The graphic designer works collaboratively with all units within the Division of Marketing and Communications as well as numerous campus colleagues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Using imagination, talent and skill to conceptualize and design layout proofs that creatively meet communication, marketing and branding goals. Revise proofs in collaboration with creative services director, marketing communications team and colleagues in order to solicit approvals. Prepare files for numerous print and electronic formats, creating final print production files and/or digital assets and attending press checks when applicable. Develop and maintain brand appropriate template solutions for campus partners.

Aids in University asset gathering needs by conducting, or supporting, photo shoots, video shoots, and studio headshots.

Meets regularly with the creative services director, fellow designers, marketing communications team members and colleagues in order to kickoff projects and brainstorm workable solutions to issues that arise.

Manages, organizes and archives project job files and assets

Completes other duties as assigned.


Minimum qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field from an accredited institution.

1-3 years of relevant work experience.

2-3 years of experience in industry leading design and content creation platforms

2-3 years of experience in industry leading office productivity programs

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Familiarity with DSLR camera operation, photographic principles and basic lighting techniques.

Familiarity with Social Media Platforms and tools.

Familiarity with web content management systems; experience in CMS preferred.

Familiarity with digital asset management systems.

Familiarity with project management systems.

Working knowledge of higher education landscape, trends, and issues desired.

Accurately and effectively meets demanding deadlines for multiple projects.

Strong colleague-collaboration attitude.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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