University of Virginia · 2 days ago

Graphic Designer

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Working as a member of the University Enrollment team to generate compelling marketing and communications efforts, with key responsibility for the visual design.

Collaborating with creative professionals including photographers, videographers, and printers to provide art direction and assist in the creation of projects and campaigns.

Utilizing design techniques; tools and principles; and advanced layout and typography to articulate the promise of the University to current and prospective students in fresh, effective, and accessible ways.

Honoring the University's graphic standards, techniques, methods, and style guides in the design process.

Participating in creative briefings, project meetings, design review, and content planning meetings.

Working with the Director of Enrollment Communications to ensure production tracking of day-to-day work and on-time project delivery.

Vetting and coordinating with appropriate vendors engaged to produce creative work on behalf of the Enrollment Unit.

Qualification

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Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic designMarketing materials creationPage layoutTypographyColor theoryBrand developmentUser experience designAnimation (Adobe After Effects)Content Management SystemProject managementCollaboration skills

Required

Passionate about understanding current and emerging design and digital trends, with experience executing marketing concepts across multiple platforms.

Collaborative, deadline-driven, willing to take creative direction, and able to manage successfully several projects at once.

A creative, conceptual thinker with advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles including graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Experience in the creation of marketing materials that are part of an established brand identity, articulate creative strategies, and maintain high visual standards.

Demonstrated understanding of page layout, typography, color theory and choice/application of assets such as photography, illustration, and other digital graphics.

Familiarity with the creative process including the development and ownership of a project from concept through final production and knowledge of pre-press and printing processes.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of relevant professional experience in graphic and conceptual design for print, digital, and mobile.

Experience in the creation of digital and print marketing materials that are in keeping with an established brand identity, as well as the ability to articulate creative strategies and maintain high visual standards.

Applicant materials include cover letter, resume and access to portfolio of materials showing examples of work, either via attachment or digital portfolio link.