What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer & Multimedia Specialist position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
Position Summary
The School of Music and Dance (SOMD) Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist (Specialist) serves as the primary print and digital designer for all SOMD projects, with a special emphasis on digital communications. The Specialist works closely with the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing and SOMD Communications team in promoting events and academic departments to prospective and current students, parents, alumni, donors, and community members by creating visually impactful imagery.
The Specialist produces communications with a view to creating cohesive and consistent messages utilizing visual communication and visual identity principles. This position also supports SOMD auxiliary programs such as Community Music Institute, Chamber Music at Beall, and the Grammy-winning Oregon Bach Festival. The Specialist is the principal artistic content creator and is responsible for generating several new original pieces of communications artwork throughout the year. They will have a keen sense of artistic identity and vision, with an ability to adapt and conform to university design standards. They will have technical knowledge of industry standard design software, interactive and digital media, photography, videography, web design, and illustration. The candidate will have a wide range of experience manipulating their artwork to different mediums, a desire to create something from nothing, and the professionalism to work with a variety of stakeholders on projects of varying size and importance.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding and / or appreciation for the performing arts; they will also have the ability to multitask and prioritize, and the desire to contribute to a positive office culture. Additional duties include involvement with the unit’s social media channels, as well as photography and videography.
Minimum Requirements
- 4 Years of Graphic Design experience OR
- Associates Degree 3 years of Graphic Design experience OR
- Bachelors Degree 2 years of Graphic Design experience
- Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field.
Salary : $21 - $33
