American University · 8 hours ago
Graphic Designer
Main Campus (Washington, DC)
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expAmerican University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges. The Graphic Designer will create material for print and digital channels, support the launch of new franchises and products, and work collaboratively with various teams to enhance the brand and engage audiences.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead design and produce creative solutions and final art for a variety of advancement communications projects based on institutional priorities, project requirements, and budget parameters. Works closely with the Sr. Director Marketing and Brand Engagement and Director Marketing and Communication for creative direction and concept assessment and critique. Participate in project kick-off meetings, planning, research, brainstorming, conceptual development, and prepare design concepts for presentations. Contribute to project schedules and creative briefs
Work with the Director of Marketing and Communication and other partners as appropriate on creative briefs, project requirements, print specifications, logistics, and other creative and business processes
With Advancement Communications colleagues, contribute to the creation and production of department multimedia projects including videos. The graphic designer may manage freelancers and review and offer feedback on other graphic design projects for WAMU
Monitor industry trends in design, photography, illustration, and marketing. Participate in professional development opportunities. Monitor use of new technology, tools, and creative talent that extend our internal staff capacity. Review portfolios, demos, online seminars, etc
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in visual communication/graphic design from an accredited institution
2 - 4 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to design and produce projects from start to finish
Demonstrated experience implementing identity and brand guidelines, campaigns, print production, design for web, and working within tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills, detail orientated, and manages time efficiently
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment and proven history of successful collaboration across teams and/or units
Excellent customer service skills (including responding quickly, diplomatically, thoughtfully, and creatively to feedback from clients, while keeping the project headed toward the agreed-upon goal)
Must have a solid working knowledge of production, MacOS, and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office
Extremely high level of professionalism; superior tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential information
Preferred
3 - 5 years of relevant experience
Comfortable using email marketing platforms, such as Engaging Networks, preferred
Working knowledge of HTML, information architecture, and user experience, a plus
Experience with motion graphics, and video creation and editing, a plus
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
Company
American University
American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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