Senior Graphic Designer
Senior Graphic Designer
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Job Description
A Senior Graphic Designer with a specialty in front-end web design and an emphasis on photography. This role is responsible for all aspects of conceptual graphic design layout and production for the Universitys print and digital communications and collateral materials. The Senior Graphic Designer will be the driving force in developing and executing creative projects in partnership with the Communications and Marketing team. Serving as the art director for FMUs various projects this role will act as the point of contact for the Universitys different departments to ensure all design needs are met accurately efficiently and cohesively.
Essential Functions:
- Create high-quality branded content University-wide including but not limited to flyers banners signage brochures pamphlets ads and displays.
- Plan concepts based on the goal(s) of each project and design each project in a style and tone that conveys the FMU brand.
- Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts within both deadline and budget.
- Present finalized ideas and concepts to relevant stakeholders.
- Amend designs according to changes to the information and/or creative direction.
- Proof and prepare all files before they are printed/uploaded/disseminated.
- Supervise and coach team members and external vendors to ensure work meets the highest creative standards.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media particularly design programs.
- Work with outside vendors and printers to provide properly prepared art files per their requirements.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
- The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
Require Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office SuitePhoto editing retouching software and WordPress.
- Strong design and typography skills.
- Strong pre-press and production skills.
- Experience in a leadership role bringing projects from conception to completion.
- Ability to process high-volume work accurately under tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of branding and brand guidelines.
- Ability to work quickly independently and flexibly.
- Must be self-motivated a team player and a problem solver.
- Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism initiative resourcefulness and personal accountability.
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written) organizational and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
- Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in graphic design and/or Advertising or any equivalent combination of relevant background and work experience.
- Minimum three years experience in a corporate or agency creative department.
- The candidate must present a PDF portfolio of sample work or website URL with a resume to be considered.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure workflow and operating procedures.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Criminal background check
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
