Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a designated supervisor, has responsibility for the development, design and technical preparation of designed materials for branding and promotion for the University.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the design of specific print, web, and digital projects, including print collateral, environmental graphics, wayfinding signage, banners/flags, emails, print and digital advertisements, promotional items, and web
2. Consults with project team regarding design needs, target audience, strategic goals, deadlines, budgets, and brand awareness.
3. Develops logoed and branded signage to promote a consistent overall image of the University both internally and to the general public.
4. Independently plans layout and design of print and digital projects, exercising originality and creativity in developing proper focus of the project to meet audience needs and strategic goals
5. Oversees production of specific print and digital design work, ensuring quality standards are met, electronic uses are tested, and intended visual image is conveyed.
6. Conducts ongoing best practice research to stay abreast of industry trends in printing processes and design software services
7. Prepares formal bid specifications for on and off-campus printers, screens vendors, and attends planning meetings and press checks as needed.
8. As necessary, negotiates printing specifications and costs with internal clients and external vendors, including paper selection, print types and styles, etc.
9. Creates and update webpages, using WordPress and other platforms
10. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience and training.
2. Three years on-the-job experience in graphic design or related field.
3. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
4. Demonstrated ability to interact constructively with production team members, clients and print vendors.
5. Demonstrated ability to make content and design updates to websites using working knowledge of content management systems, HTML and CSS.
6. Evidence of creative ability and technical skills as demonstrated by portfolio.
7. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience designing in WordPress
2. Experience in strategic marketing in the Higher Education industry
3. Experience designing wayfinding signage
4. Experience using email marketing software
5. Experience developing environmental graphics and working with related vendors
6. Ability to collaborate with clients, meet deadlines and work both independently and in collaboration with others.

University Communications is committed to being a welcoming community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek skilled, engaged candidates who will enhance our representational diversity and contribute to diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging environments throughout the University.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496203 to upload a resume, cover letter, a link to design portfolio, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 7,2022.