What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG?
Job Details
Description
The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a Full Time Graphic Designer.
The Graphic Designer reports to, and is supervised by, the Creative Director, Dept. of Marketing and Communications
Job Type: FT
Starting Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Work Remotely: No
Job Purpose: The Graphic Designer at the University of Lynchburg's Marketing and Communications Department will collaborate with a team of creative professionals to develop and implement innovative digital and print design solutions for a diverse range of on-campus clients. This role is essential in maintaining brand consistency across all University communications while supporting University marketing strategies. Key responsibilities include designing and preparing University publications for print and ensuring compliance with University brand standards.
Specific Job Duties:
- Create and design materials for print publication and digital collateral using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Work with vendors to provide technical information needed in bid process; oversees production of printed matter from design idea through to delivery of printed pieces; assesses quality of printed and digital materials.
Benefits:
- Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged standing/setting/wrist movement
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- The functions of this position are usually performed sitting, but may involve some amount of time walking. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, or carrying may be required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite
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Typing and proofreading skills
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Knowledge of pre-press and printing procedures, layout, and language
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Familiarity with a variety of printing papers, design skills, office procedures and communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Professional client-based experience or comparable achievements in their area of expertise
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or art and related work experience preferred
- Knowledge of current practice in graphic design and digital media
- Professional client-based experience or comparable achievements in their area of expertise is preferred
- Skills in interpersonal relationships, problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to relate well with colleagues
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills are required
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or art and related work experience preferred
University's website:
- https://www.lynchburg.edu
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
Please provide the following items (upload all documents under resume/cover letter link)
- Cover letter
- Professional portfolio or work samples
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
