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University of Maine System Graphic Designer Portland, Maine Apply Now
The University of Southern Maine invites applications for our new Graphic Designer. With the recent completion of the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success, and the upcoming Center for the Arts, it’s an exciting time to be a part of USM’s campus transformation and a community that truly believes in its service promise to be Student Focused Every Day!
The Office of Marketing and Brand Management is currently building a team with a focus on digitalization, storytelling, branding, and data-driven approaches to marketing strategy. We seek an innovative designer that is comfortable working in print, but that has a passion for designing towards digital - with an eagerness to stay ahead of the curve and continue to learn and harness new skills and tools as design needs evolve in this ever-changing marketing landscape.
As the USM Graphic Designer, you will take the lead on all design initiatives across the organization. Collaborating closely with the Senior Director and the team, you will elevate the USM brand and produce compelling design content tailored to diverse needs and audiences. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the brand to life for administrators working with our brand across the institution—developing comprehensive brand style guides, conducting staff training sessions, and optimizing the university’s image bank to enhance its visual identity and impact.
Pay and Benefits : This is a full-time position with a starting annual salary up to $56,000. The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more.
Location : This position will be based primarily on the Portland campus with occasional work on our Gorham and Lewiston campuses as needed. Potential to work remotely one day per week may be considered after the probationary period.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s or certificate in graphic design or equivalent combination of education and experience (portfolio required).
- Experienced user of the Adobe Creative Suite - namely Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Lightroom.
- Knowledge of designing across digital and print and the various specifications needed for each, as well as designing video motion graphics.
- Experience in branding and licensing is ideal.
- Experience in organizing and managing an image bank is ideal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society.
The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.
To apply, select ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of this page or at USM Careers and submit the following materials :
Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. We will begin reviewing candidate packages immediately. All materials must be submitted by January 26, 2025.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
At this time, the University of Southern Maine is unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
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Salary : $56,000
