Graphic Designer

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02/14/2022
Category:
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs
Graphic Designer
Job no:
528911
Work type:
Classified Staff
Location:
Eugene, OR
Categories:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department:
University Communications
Classification:
Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer
Appointment Type and Duration:
Regular, Ongoing
Salary:
$19.24 to $29.23 per hour OR $22.07 to $33.73 per hour (Senior)
FTE:
1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes February 28, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
A cover letter that clearly describes why you would be a good choice for this job. Please include how your knowledge, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in this announcement. Please discuss each element completely and succinctly.
A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Department Summary
University Communications positions the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. to succeed and thrive by telling the institution's most important stories to a broad range of key audiences. The team is responsible for managing and overseeing UO's media relations, digital communications, social media, graphic design, writing, editing, strategic communications, marketing strategy, and brand management.
Our team includes award-winning professionals with extensive experience in higher education and other industries. In addition to overseeing the university's major communications channels, our team partners with departments across campus to produce communications materials for external audiences, and offers advice and counsel on marketing strategy and effective use of branded communications
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer works as part of a team of designers-reporting to the Director of Brand Activation- to design high-quality marketing and branding materials for the university. This work includes designing for digital, social, web, video, print, and environmental. The Graphic Designer will serve as a brand ambassador, working closely with the UO communications teams and clients.
Additional responsibilities include the following:
Keeps current in both digital and print design trends, technology, and platforms; considers how and when it would be beneficial to experiment and integrate them into specific deliverables and/or the visual brand.
Develop timelines and production schedules through a project management system.
Educate and provide solutions for assigned clients to follow UO style guidelines.
Perform special projects as assigned.
This opening will be filled at either the Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer level based on finalist qualifications and experience. A Senior Graphic Designer will have responsibility for independently developing concepts or projects and supervising student employees.
Minimum Requirements
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Four years of Graphic Design experience; OR
Associates degree and three years of Graphic Design experience; OR
Bachelors degree and two years of Graphic Design experience
Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Six years of Graphic Design experience; OR
Associates Degree and five years of Graphic Design experience; OR
Bachelors Degree and four years of Graphic Design experience.
Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field.
Professional Competencies
Full knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. CSS and HTML skills are also desired.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
Creative skills, such as Illustration, motion graphics and web design.
Ability to use a project management system.
Ability to take creative feedback, execute, and iterate quickly and efficiently.
Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced appreciation for the different between digital and print communications as related to content delivery, artwork preparation, production, and graphic design considerations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate as part of a cross-functional team.
Experience working on quick-turn projects.
Strong organizational and time-management skills including the ability to meet independent and team deadlines within defined budgets.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience working independently with budget restrictions
FLSA Exempt:
No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: ****cine
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit ****/about-benefits
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at ****
or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination
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