Environmental Graphics Designer - Campus Services
About the role
Congratulations! You have found your next career opportunity at Emory University. As a graphic designer, you will play a crucial role in creating a cohesive visual identity that aligns with Emory’s mission, vision, values, and strategic framework.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and creates a variety of graphic design work.
- Develops and maintains a cohesive visual identity that aligns with Emory's mission, vision, values, and strategic framework.
- Ensures deliverables meet creative briefs and align with Emory's business and brand goals.
- Contributes to the creative process, including team brainstorms, and presentations.
- Works in a collaborative and creative environment, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, inspiration, and continuous improvement.
- Provides clear communication and articulates rationale regarding creative vision, strategy, and justifications.
- Leverages the project management system to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
- Keeps interested parties informed about projects on a regular basis.
- Manages vendor relationships for quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
- Stays up to date on industry trends, including the latest skills, techniques, and best practices in the field of visual design, higher education, and marketing.
- Builds relationships with colleagues to collaborate on projects and jointly recommend creative solutions.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Able to complete the simple site survey (no electrical needed sign projects).
- Understands Floor Plan and program the signage onto the floor plan after the site survey.
- Understands scale calculation from full size to scaled drawing.
- Understands the sign types and ADA CODE.
- Able to create the basic interior base building signage package, SD, early DD phase.
- Able to create signage message schedule.
- Understands the minimum of the temporary and permanent signage material.
- Graphic layout for maps, banners, etc.
- Knowledge of most of the temp and permanent signage material on the market.
- Conceptualize, prepare, and design SD, DD phase.
- Procurement skill.
- Work with vendors on the projects and process the project smoothly.
- Able to make proper decisions on-site during the installations.
- Maintains ongoing awareness of graphic design industry trends and developments.
- Works with clients requesting signage by developing ideas/concepts/designs/mockups while ensuring consistency with overall environmental, visual, and aesthetic plans for the University.
- Able to follow guidelines/standards on the design drawings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field.
- Two years of experience utilizing appropriate software.
- Previous work experience at an corporate in-house organization, signage industry, or higher education in-house creative team is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- A strong and diverse portfolio highlighting exceptional skills and proficiency in signage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Signage design and creation.
- Project management.
- Vendor management.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project prioritization and management.
Benefits
Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The university also provides opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This role requires a flexible schedule based on agreed-upon guidelines of the department. The role may be worked remotely regularly, but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.