Multimedia Graphic Designer

About the role

The Multimedia Graphic Designer will design a wide variety of print and digital materials that effectively communicate and promote the Coastal Carolina University brand to internal and external audiences. This position supports the university’s visual communications strategy, ensuring all assets align with established brand standards while incorporating current trends and best practices in design.

Responsibilities

• Creates compelling and original designs to meet the print and digital needs of the university, incorporating graphic design best practices and industry standards.
• This person must use logic, strategy, and creativity to turn complex information into engaging designs that produce the desired outcomes. This includes materials such as magazines, brochures, flyers, postcards, print and digital advertisements/graphics, and environmental graphics.
• Leads the process of conceptual development, planning, and implementation of various graphic design strategies for complex marketing projects and campaigns, ensuring designs meet strategic communication goals and maintain consistency with brand guidelines.
• Collaborates with colleagues to manage projects from initiation through completion-collaborating on timelines, ensuring consistent communication, tracking progress, and delivering final products that align with creative brief and strategic goals.
• Serve as a role model to designer colleagues, providing guidance and informal mentorship as needed.
• Proactively introduce innovative design methods and techniques by conducting market research, sharing ideas, insights, and resources with the team to enhance the creativity and individuality of the university’s brand.
• Affords assistance to the Creative Lead in developing, implementing, and upholding brand standards for the university.
• Maintains awareness of and ensures consistent deployment of visual branding across communication platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least (3) years of experience in a graphic design-related role.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design, visual arts or visual communication and experience in a graphic design-related field (preferred).

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of graphic design principles, theory, and production techniques, with a proven track record of applying these concepts effectively through professional work and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, strategic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) and strong photo editing skills.
• Familiarity with current graphic design, photography, and videography trends.
• Ability to understand and uphold agency brand standards and ensure consistent brand deployment across a variety of media.
• Ability to work and communicate in an office and within a Mac and Microsoft Office virtual environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional project and time management abilities.
• Must proactively adhere to project timelines, scope, and communications.
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently while meeting tight deadlines.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including active listening and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
• Excellent customer service skills and a collaborative spirit, with a strong commitment to working as part of a university-wide team and demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diverse needs.
• Experience in motion graphics, web design, photography, copy writing, or editing is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of graphic design principles, theory, and production techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Strong photo editing skills.
• Familiarity with current graphic design, photography, and videography trends.
• Ability to understand and uphold agency brand standards.
• Ability to work and communicate in an office and within a Mac and Microsoft Office virtual environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive introduction of innovative design methods and techniques.
• Experience in motion graphics, web design, photography, copy writing, or editing (optional).

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$39,300.00 (minimum) – $53,100.00 (midpoint).

Schedule

Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Occasional travel, occasional nights and/or weekends. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.