Apply on Employer Site

Syracuse University · 2 days ago

Production Designer

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$20.50/hr - $24/hr

5+ years exp

Syracuse University is a private, international research university committed to delivering an exceptional student experience. The Production Designer will provide comprehensive design and production support for the Division of Advancement and External Affairs, creating visual content for fundraising and engagement materials across print and digital platforms.

AssociationBiotechnologyEducation

Responsibilities

Design and produce fundraising, engagement and stewardship collateral for print and digital distribution

Create layouts that effectively communicate messaging while maintaining visual appeal and brand compliance

Collaborate with communications staff to understand project goals and translate content into compelling visual designs

Ensure all materials meet professional standards and advance divisional objectives

Develop and/or refresh templates for common collateral pieces to enable more self-service production options

Create flexible, user-friendly templates that maintain brand standards while allowing non-designers to produce quality ad-hoc materials

Document template usage and assist with providing training to staff on proper usage

Provide design support for systems that facilitate self-start or self-service materials

Source, organize and retouch photography and other media assets for use across the division

Edit and retouch images to meet quality standards and project requirements

Establish relationships with other media staff throughout the University to ensure a rich pool of resources for completing projects requiring media assets

Provide design and visual expertise as needed

Conduct design review and evaluation to ensure compliance with University brand standards. Review materials produced internally and by external partners for adherence to brand guidelines and divisional goals

Provide constructive feedback and guidance to improve quality across the division

Remain current on University brand standards and fundraising industry design and layout trends

Support and assist the Director of Digital Experience on print collateral production

Coordinate with University Procurement and external vendors to ensure quality production and timely delivery

Prepare files for print production, including proper color management and specifications

Monitor production quality and troubleshoot issues as they arise

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic design experienceDigital asset managementPhotography editingBrand complianceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detailProject management