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The Associate Director for Visual Communications serves as the design leader and creative strategist to elevate the University’s research impact as a vital component of Research and Innovation Office (RIO)’s external affairs strategy.
As a strategic leader, the Associate Director will develop and manage the visual identity for RIO, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and brand standards. This position is responsible for designing presentations, annual reports, electronic newsletters, magazines, infographics, and photography that communicate complex research topics to diverse internal and external audiences. Working closely with RIO leadership, administrative units, and external partners, the Associate Director will shape creative solutions that enhance UMN’s research reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Graphic Design
- Lead visual strategy and design to elevate the visibility and impact of UMN’s research enterprise, creating visual communications for a range of platforms including but not limited to presentations, monthly and quarterly electronic newsletters, annual reports, research magazines, infographics, and photography and photo editing to support RIO’s strategic goals and external affairs strategy.
- Develop and manage RIO’s cohesive visual identity that aligns with UMN’s brand standards and accessibility guidelines, serving as the primary point of contact for all graphic design needs within RIO, including but not limited to presentations, monthly and quarterly electronic newsletters, annual reports, research magazines, infographics, websites, photography and photo editing.
- Design technical content that supports data-driven communications and decision-making, leveraging analytics to inform visual narratives.
- Work with the RIO Communications team to translate complex scientific topics into accessible, engaging visual and written communications for diverse audiences, supporting science communication and storytelling initiatives.
- Drive creative concept development, ensuring visual content effectively communicates research narratives and strategic messages.
- Proactively identify design opportunities and challenges, providing creative direction and solutions to support RIO goals.
Creative Direction and Collaboration
Team Development and Mentorship
Professional Development
Strategic Flexibility
Flexible Work Location Profile
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) endorses a 'work with flexibility' approach that offers a welcoming and flexible work environment where everyone is inspired to do their best. Work location options include working fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position. Some on-site work may be necessary for certain positions, even those designated as fully remote.
This position has been designated as eligible for Flexible Work Profiles 1-3. Profile 1 is expected to work primarily on-site. Your office will be located in the McNamara Alumni Center. Profile 2 is expected to work on-site more than 50% of the time. Profile 3 is expected to work remotely more than 50% of the time. Your dedicated office space will be in your remote work location. RIO Administration management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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