Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer or Art Director/Graphic Designer
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Posted : Tuesday, July 30, 2024 11:52 AM
Job no: 494452
Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Graphic Design, Other
Position Title: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer or Art Director/Graphic Designer
Department: University Marketing/Commnctns
Term of Assignment: Continuing
Term End Date, If Applicable:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible
Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and/or weekend work required.
One position is available with the potential to be filled at any of the listed levels consistent with the selected applicant's experience.
Levels include: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer or Art Director/Graphic Designer.
Salary: Targeted salary ranges: Graphic Designer I $39,200-$42,150; Graphic Designer II $42,160-$45,300; Senior Graphic Designer $48,720-$52,375; Art Director/Graphic Designer $62,640-$67,300 Travel: No travel Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties: Graphic Designer I: Under direction, collaborate with individuals across campus to organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
These include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, video assets and more.
Graphic Designer II: Under direction, collaborate with individuals across campus to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
These include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, video assets, page and publication layout, interactive media and digitally focused graphic design.
Senior Graphic Designer: Collaborate with individuals across campus to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Responsible to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Graphic designs include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, publications, micro-websites and more.
Proactively provide innovative ideas and creative solutions that propel Northern's business goals.
Provide concept and execute photo and video direction to assist the photo/video team with dynamic visuals for social media and athletic experiences.
Provide sourcing and production of promotional items like wearables, backgrounds and event giveaways.
Take the lead on managing many clients and projects, therefore playing an integral part in the direction of the university's overall creative strategy.
Coordinate with the Publications Director and Creative Director to prioritize, develop and implement design projects and production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Discipline / Degree Area: Graphic Design or related field Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Required Minimum Work Experience: Graphic Designer I: Some professional experience in graphic design.
Experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite; -developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution; -developing and refining creative concepts for video integration.
Graphic Designer II: Three years' experience in graphic design.
Experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite; -developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution; -developing and refining creative concepts for video integration; -developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution; -revising concepts with client feedback while maintaining brand direction.
Senior Graphic Designer: Five years' experience in graphic design.
Significant experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite.
-developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution.
-developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution, including website work.
-developing and executing creative direction for video and photo team.
-designing for social media.
-designing magazine and other publication layouts and production.
-sourcing and purchasing print, large format and promotional items.
-providing estimates to customers based on customer specifications.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Six years' experience in graphic design.
Significant experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite.
-developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution.
-developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution, including website work.
-developing and executing creative direction for video and photo team.
-designing for social media.
-designing magazine and other publication layouts and production.
-sourcing and purchasing print, large format and promotional items.
-providing estimates to customers based on customer specifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to create brand-unified, high-quality materials.
Ability to design original, quality communication tools.
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to respond to quickly changing priorities or new demands with flexibility, promptness and precision.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate well with a team.
Demonstrated creativity.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work accurately and independently.
Ability to learn new technologies as NMU constantly adapts to new and emerging marketing techniques.
Graphic Designer I: Ability to design for web and video.
Graphic Designer II: Ability to design for digital distribution, including web and video.
Graphic Designer I and Graphic Designer II: Demonstrated skills in illustration.
Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, holding self accountable to deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Demonstrated skills in illustration/storyboarding.
Ability to design for web and other digital distribution platforms.
Ability to integrate graphics and direction into video projects.
Attention to detail in order to facilitate a strong editing process that includes numerous and intricate edits on design projects to improve messaging.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: High-level skill with Adobe Creative Suite and other professional-level design software.
Knowledge of graphic design theory.
Demonstrated skills of creative, communication and project management.
Demonstrated ability to create brand-unified, high quality print and digital materials.
Demonstrated skills in topography, image creation, and color theory.
Ability to lead a team of designers through large and complex projects.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and decision making skills.
Ability to communication effectively orally and in writing.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Additional Desirable Qualifications: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Higher education experience.
Motion graphics and animation experience in Adobe After Effects.
Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Augmented reality and interactive media experience.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Skills in forms of illustration.
Experience in higher education design.
Supervisory experience.
Other Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume, references and digital portfolio Contact Information: Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493 Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.
Advertised: Mar 07 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Mar 25 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
One position is available with the potential to be filled at any of the listed levels consistent with the selected applicant's experience.
Levels include: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer or Art Director/Graphic Designer.
Salary: Targeted salary ranges: Graphic Designer I $39,200-$42,150; Graphic Designer II $42,160-$45,300; Senior Graphic Designer $48,720-$52,375; Art Director/Graphic Designer $62,640-$67,300 Travel: No travel Brief Statement of Duties Brief Statement of Duties: Graphic Designer I: Under direction, collaborate with individuals across campus to organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
These include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, video assets and more.
Graphic Designer II: Under direction, collaborate with individuals across campus to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
These include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, video assets, page and publication layout, interactive media and digitally focused graphic design.
Senior Graphic Designer: Collaborate with individuals across campus to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Responsible to conceptualize, organize and produce professional, creative and custom graphic designs for a variety of NMU clients.
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Graphic designs include but are not limited to postcards, brochures, posters, pamphlets, social media graphics, advertisements, publications, micro-websites and more.
Proactively provide innovative ideas and creative solutions that propel Northern's business goals.
Provide concept and execute photo and video direction to assist the photo/video team with dynamic visuals for social media and athletic experiences.
Provide sourcing and production of promotional items like wearables, backgrounds and event giveaways.
Take the lead on managing many clients and projects, therefore playing an integral part in the direction of the university's overall creative strategy.
Coordinate with the Publications Director and Creative Director to prioritize, develop and implement design projects and production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Discipline / Degree Area: Graphic Design or related field Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Required Minimum Work Experience: Graphic Designer I: Some professional experience in graphic design.
Experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite; -developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution; -developing and refining creative concepts for video integration.
Graphic Designer II: Three years' experience in graphic design.
Experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite; -developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution; -developing and refining creative concepts for video integration; -developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution; -revising concepts with client feedback while maintaining brand direction.
Senior Graphic Designer: Five years' experience in graphic design.
Significant experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite.
-developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution.
-developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution, including website work.
-developing and executing creative direction for video and photo team.
-designing for social media.
-designing magazine and other publication layouts and production.
-sourcing and purchasing print, large format and promotional items.
-providing estimates to customers based on customer specifications.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Six years' experience in graphic design.
Significant experience with: -creating original content using the programs within the Adobe Creative Suite.
-developing and refining creative concepts for print distribution.
-developing and refining creative concepts for digital distribution, including website work.
-developing and executing creative direction for video and photo team.
-designing for social media.
-designing magazine and other publication layouts and production.
-sourcing and purchasing print, large format and promotional items.
-providing estimates to customers based on customer specifications.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to create brand-unified, high-quality materials.
Ability to design original, quality communication tools.
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to respond to quickly changing priorities or new demands with flexibility, promptness and precision.
Excellent critical thinking skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate well with a team.
Demonstrated creativity.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II, Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work accurately and independently.
Ability to learn new technologies as NMU constantly adapts to new and emerging marketing techniques.
Graphic Designer I: Ability to design for web and video.
Graphic Designer II: Ability to design for digital distribution, including web and video.
Graphic Designer I and Graphic Designer II: Demonstrated skills in illustration.
Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Ability to work efficiently and effectively, holding self accountable to deadlines.
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Demonstrated skills in illustration/storyboarding.
Ability to design for web and other digital distribution platforms.
Ability to integrate graphics and direction into video projects.
Attention to detail in order to facilitate a strong editing process that includes numerous and intricate edits on design projects to improve messaging.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: High-level skill with Adobe Creative Suite and other professional-level design software.
Knowledge of graphic design theory.
Demonstrated skills of creative, communication and project management.
Demonstrated ability to create brand-unified, high quality print and digital materials.
Demonstrated skills in topography, image creation, and color theory.
Ability to lead a team of designers through large and complex projects.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and decision making skills.
Ability to communication effectively orally and in writing.
Additional Desirable Qualifications Additional Desirable Qualifications: Graphic Designer I, Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Higher education experience.
Motion graphics and animation experience in Adobe After Effects.
Graphic Designer II and Senior Graphic Designer: Augmented reality and interactive media experience.
Art Director/Graphic Designer: Skills in forms of illustration.
Experience in higher education design.
Supervisory experience.
Other Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume, references and digital portfolio Contact Information: Julane Cappo, Associate Director of Human Resources-Compensation and Staffing, 906-227-1493 Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.
Advertised: Mar 07 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Mar 25 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
• Phone : (906) 227-1493
• Location : 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI
• Post ID: 9120652946
