*Internal Only* Manager of Creative Services 00386

About the Role

This position will support the graphic needs of the Office of Communications and Public Relations. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Graphic Design, the Manager of Creative Services will design and execute concepts in support of the university's brand, and apply these strategies through all university marketing and communications initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute concepts in support of the university's brand, applying these strategies through all university marketing and communications initiatives
• Create/design most Admission Freshman, Graduate, International, Transfer, Orientation print materials and promotional advertising
• Create/design all materials related to Admission events, including Open House, Signature Programs Day, Admitted Freshman Day, and various off-campus initiatives

Qualifications

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.

Required Experience: Significant professional experience in graphic design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Contemporary design and its role in the development of organizational communications
• Graphic art concepts and techniques
• Print production processes (i.e., paper stock, ink, binding, specialty print methods and unique ink applications, etc.)
• Public relations and marketing principles and practices

Skills:

• Proficiency in design software including Adobe Creative Cloud and specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator as demonstrated through a portfolio of work
• Project development processes, from evaluating project needs to managing project timelines to final production and asset delivery
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to independently and collaboratively create and develop design concepts for publications and marketing objectives
• Ability to evaluate production feasibility of designs, and to prepare print specifications for cost estimates
• Ability to ensure that all visual assets adhere to CNU's brand standards and guidelines
• Ability to communicate with vendors
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload to meet established deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience:

• Professional design experience in a university setting
• Experience designing print materials
• Experience with offset and digital printing and processes
• Experience with project development from inception to completion

Pay

Salary starting at $56,746 to $70,932, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave
• Discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services