Mississippi INBRE · 10 hours ago
Graphic Designer/Creative Coordinator
Hattiesburg, MS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $42K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Graphic Designer/Creative Coordinator. This position serves as a key creative resource for the Office of University Communications, responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing marketing materials that align with the university’s brand and strategic goals.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Designs visually compelling print and digital materials while ensuring adherence to internal processes, including project timelines, approval workflows, file preparation, and archiving; troubleshoots production-related file issues and coordinates with external vendors, as needed
Collaborates with creative partners to establish design direction and execute creative strategies across multiple communication platforms; develops design solutions for institutional and high-profile initiatives, ensuring alignment with university brand standards and creative strategy
Ensures all printed and digital communications meet institutional graphic and style standards, maintaining quality, consistency and brand integrity
Collaborates with Marketing Communications and Web teams to execute creative strategies across platforms; provides design support for advertising, video, web and social media by producing high-quality creative assets
Maintains knowledge of design best practices, trends, techniques and production resources; performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from an accredited college or university in graphic design or graphic communication
one (1) year of paid professional experience as a graphic designer
Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong understanding of print processes and production methods
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong organizational, project management and time management skills with the ability to work productively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, results-oriented setting
Proven ability to meet project deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Strong work ethic, critical-thinking abilities and creative problem-solving skills
Demonstrated judgment, discretion and attention to detail
Ability to apply mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to design and production tasks
Ability to analyze information, define problems, collect data and draw sound conclusions
Preferred
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from an accredited college or university in graphic design or graphic communication and three (3) years of paid professional experience as a graphic designer
Company
Mississippi INBRE
Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Mississippi INBRE), directed by Dr.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase