Graphic Designer I

Requisition ID: 2024-7795

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Marketing and PR Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Engineering Department: Dean-Engineering Advertised Salary: Minimum $42,500; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The College of Engineering at Utah State University seeks an entry level or early career graphic designer to join our communications and marketing team. This position is part of the Office of the Dean and serves five academic departments, several research centers, and all other units within the college. The individual in this dynamic role develops assets that support communication and branding needs in areas of web, social media, research, recruiting, retention, student support services, special events, alumni relations, philanthropy initiatives, and more. Typical projects include recruiting campaigns, brochures, magazines, newsletters, web pages, digital signage, research proposals, and occasional video graphics, special event materials, etc. The work is extremely rewarding, and the environment is supportive and inclusive.

Responsibilities

• Create content for recruiting, webpages, social media, and college communications
• Assist in developing media kits for press announcements and special events
• Develop and manage visual assets for academics, research, student services
• Develop graphics to support research grant proposals and philanthropic initiatives

Qualifications Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in graphic design, art, or related discipline; OR four years or related experience; OR an equivalent of combined education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the principles of graphic design

• Understanding of typography and experience with layout
• Professional-level knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
• Illustration skills are highly preferred
• Current online portfolio
• Good writing and communication skills
• Self-driven, dependable, and honest
• Experience with motion graphics is a plus but not required
• Highly organized

Required Documents Along with the online application, please include:

• CV/Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for at least 2 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Link to online portfolio to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Other Documents" Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary Minimum $42,500; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights The College of Engineering at Utah State University is a regional leader in teaching and research. We are home to the world-famous Utah Water Research Laboratory and the National Science... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other sta tus protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).