Job Description

Design and create electronically produced communication and marketing materials, graphic elements, display materials, and signage for Dining Services following university and SA brand guidelines as well national brands. Coordinate projects from concept to completion.

Required Qualifications

* A college degree with a graphic design focus and experience in graphic design production, or equivalent training and related work experience.
* Demonstrated excellence in design and layout skills with a strong conceptual and creative focus.
* Extensive experience using Macintosh operating systems (MacOS) and Adobe Creative suite; specifically, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator in a professional setting.
* Demonstrated experience creating high quality publications, marketing fliers, electronic informational signs, graphic elements, and logos within an existing brand.
* Demonstrated and proficient use of correct grammar, spelling, and proofreading. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated experience providing graphic design project management.
* Demonstrated knowledge of printing processes, finishing techniques, prepress, and file management.
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with a diverse, multicultural student, staff, and faculty population.
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently with little supervision and to operate within a team-based environment.
* Must possess strong organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and perform multiple functions simultaneously within deadlines.
* Knowledgeable and skilled with shooting and editing photography and video.
* Applicants must provide relevant and recent design portfolio, demonstrating creativity and adherence to standard principles of design as link in resume, separate Word attachment, or PDF file.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with user experience design.
* Experience with designing for responsive websites.
* Comfortable creating social media content in a professional setting, keeping up-to-date with latest platforms, trends, and features.
* Previous experience with project management systems.
* Experience creating, using, and following a style guide.
* Demonstrated knowledge of shooting and editing photo and video using digital cameras.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $40,000 - $45,000, commensurate with experience

Review Date

January 20, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and a driving check with a safe driving record.

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