Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Designs and manages the implementation of impactful and distinctive visual communications across digital and print platforms. In addition to hands-on graphic design projects, provides art direction when working with design services partners, implements brand standards, and coordinates photography and video needs.

Job Description

Leads the creative development of print and digital collateral that supports programs across the school and manages creative services to implementation.

• Designs digital and print materials, including recruitment collateral, an annual publication, social media and web graphics, emails, invitations, event programs, and posters.

• Under the guidance of the director of communications, maintains university brand standards across programs while advancing the school’s visual identity.

• Actively participates in the development and execution of strategy and tactics for new initiatives.

• Manages administrative tasks for select projects, including requesting estimates from vendors, circulating materials for review and manages feedback, and proofing.

Serves as the design liaison when working with university partners and outside vendors on projects.

• Uses design principles across digital and print platforms.

• Balances the desire for innovative new communications while maintaining brand consistency.

• Communicates clearly with various stakeholders and responds to and provides constructive feedback.

• Meets production schedules.

• Provides art direction for projects designed by design services partners, including ensuring that the university’s brand standards are adhered to.

• Facilitates the feedback and critique process, circulating materials for review among internal stakeholders and provides constructive feedback to design services partners.

• Proofs materials and attends press checks.

• Engages with design peers at the university, including participating in MarComm Council.

Oversees the coordination of photography and video shoots.

• Schedules vendors to handle photography and video projects and provides art direction.

• Archives photos and videos, edits and distributes files with partners as needed for projects.

• Serves as primary liaison to multimedia team in University Marketing & Communications regarding photo and video assets.

Provides creative support for the school’s websites.

• Edits and updates images and graphics on the websites.

• Develops digital collateral for use on the website, including infographics.

• Designs page templates and implements design updates as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applicant Special Instructions

• Please include up to five (5) relevant work samples from print and digital design projects.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Advertising Communications, Brand Management, Business Communications, Collaborating, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Creativity, Design, Detail-Oriented, Digital Platforms, Graphic Design Software, Innovation, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Organizing, Photography, Print Media, Professional Ethics, Project Management, Time Management, Vendor Management, Visual Acuity, Visual Communications

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.