Graphic Designer

Part of the University’s Communications & Marketing team, this position provides graphic design services to the campus community, designing key University publications and marketing materials and supporting institutional, recruitment, development, marketing, and fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, illustrate, and produce graphic materials to support all school/program and event initiatives of the university.
• Ideate, articulate, and execute original visual concepts across print and digital media that align with institutional objectives and audience groups.
• Act as a creative problem-solver capable of driving new visual concepts, taking full ownership of design decisions, and guiding cross-functional partners on best-practice brand execution.
• Collaborate and communicate with campus clients to develop original design materials that support the priorities of the university, schools, and departments.
• Develop primary design work to support all colleges and programs, including advancement, development, alumni engagement, and marketing initiatives for the Institution.
• Serve as a brand steward, making definitive calls on design consistency while supporting campus client requests.
• Provide design services to support variable data activities required for the development of graduation materials.
• Manage and support ongoing efforts to maintain the Campbell University brand through development of new logo strategies.
• Maintain and update relevant style guide materials to support the marketing and brand management initiatives of the university.
• Review and proof design materials prior to delivery to client.
• Manage and update design projects through project management software.
• Provide supervision and guidance to student designers and/or freelance designers, as needed.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including Title IX and FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Perform other job-related duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of Graphic Design experience working with print ads and multi-page publications.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of graphic composition, design, illustration, and production.
• Familiarity with desktop publishing and graphics tools.
• Strong attention to detail in regard to accuracy and grammatical correctness.
• Proficiency in page layout, drawing, and photo manipulation software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to communicate with campus clients and print vendors via email or in person to facilitate design projects.
• Proficient knowledge of English language, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to prioritize projects based on timeliness and need.
• Photography and videography skills a plus.