Job Details
Print Design Specialist (Graphic Designer) Closing Date:Job Duties:
POSITION SUMMARY:The Print Design Specialist (Graphic Designer) is responsible for designing print and electronic materials, exhibit elements, and/or illustrations for a variety of University publications, displays, and other media. Additional responsibilities include performing design and print-related work orders for external parties, processing monthly charge-out reports, and assisting with mail services for faculty, staff, and students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Produce artwork for a variety of media using computer graphics and design software.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field: or equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
- Minimum of five-year’s experience in graphic design, publications/printing, marketing, communications, public relations, and/or advertising; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position
- Experience designing print-based materials and operating print-making equipment strongly desired
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Professional
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic use of office equipment
- Knowledge of Canva interactive design program
- Very strong photography and design skills
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with various personality types
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; teamwork mentality
- Ability to work with a variety of constituents, including outside vendors
- Ability to oversee and manage numerous projects and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent proofreader and careful attention to detail
- Basic mathematical skills to computer print layouts, job costs, etc.
- Occasionally ascends and/or descends ladder 75% of time spent sitting and/or standing
- May occasionally need to spend time in low postures such as crouching or kneeling
- Occasionally tasked with moving from one worksite to another
- Must be able to occasionally adjust or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions; seldomly tasked with moving objects up to 50 pounds
- Frequently requires communication with others to exchange information
- Frequently tasked with repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Frequently uses machinery and/or power tools such as a drill press, cutting machine, and laminator
- Occasionally operates motor vehicle
- Frequently uses near vision for tasks involving computers, reading small print, etc. Frequently uses far vision for the ability to see a person or object
- Occasionally exposed to noise environments when using machinery
Salary Band: P200 To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.
Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)
Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
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