Graphic Design Coordinator

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

2d•$14

About The Position

Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants. Upon completion of your Workday application, we need you to apply for the University Dining position also on our student employment application form. Please use the following link. Save this link into a new browser for easy access after applying on Workday. http://bit.ly/university-dining-employment-application Accountability Reports to the University Dining Marketing Specialist and the Student Manager – Marketing Team. Supports all units of University Dining. Responsibilities The Graphic Design Coordinator (Graphic Designer) is responsible for designing art and layouts for all multichannel marketing initiatives. In addition, the position helps the unit manager develop overall marketing plans and design concepts for various events, educational and informational campaigns, and promotions. Each project plan and details will determine the print, electronic, and additional deliverables needed for each specific effort. Specific Duties Graphic Design Duties-- • Meets with University Dining unit representatives to plan, conceptualize and coordinate various marketing plan strategies and tactics. • Plans and develops design concepts based on marketing plans and individual project details. • Illustrates concepts by designing draft layouts of art and copy including arrangement, overall style and aesthetics, font size and type. • Maintains consistency and adheres to university branding guidelines as outlined by University Communications and Marketing, the University Dining Marketing Specialist & Student Marketing Team Manager. • Obtains approval of draft designs from marketing team supervisors and the University Dining unit representative. • Edits, revises and translates drafts into a final design and creates all multichannel deliverables as determined by marketing plans and project details. • Prepares all finished material and submits to Print and Design or an off-campus vendor for completion. • Notifies unit Representatives of completion. • Archives work and maintains marketing analytics. Administrative and Marketing Team Duties-- • Attends weekly 1:1 meeting, marketing team meetings, and mandatory student employee trainings as necessary. • Creates and maintains consistent work schedule by the first week of each semester. • Completes and submits all personnel information as required by deadline, including timecards and any changes to schedule. • Learns and utilizes project management software to ensure project deadlines are tracked and met. • Maintains a professional, shared workspace. Participates in all marketing team initiatives, events and activities as requested.

Requirements

Requires a functional understanding of design theory and principles; preference will be given to graphic design majors who have completed Art 211–Design Production 1 and Art 206/207–Typography; however, anyone with a passion for graphic design possessing basic technical skills is encouraged to apply.
Requires knowledge and ability to utilize Mac and PC based design software, including, but not limited to the full Adobe Creative Suite
Must have the ability to work in a team environment as well as individually, and must work efficiently under firm deadlines
Must interpret art direction, guidelines and freely accept feedback and criticism
Must have excellent creativity and attention to detail, be highly organized and process driven
Must be able to work a minimum of 15-20 hours per week during the academic year. Summer and winterim hours are also available with this position but not guaranteed.
All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Responsibilities

Meets with University Dining unit representatives to plan, conceptualize and coordinate various marketing plan strategies and tactics.
Plans and develops design concepts based on marketing plans and individual project details.
Illustrates concepts by designing draft layouts of art and copy including arrangement, overall style and aesthetics, font size and type.
Maintains consistency and adheres to university branding guidelines as outlined by University Communications and Marketing, the University Dining Marketing Specialist & Student Marketing Team Manager.
Obtains approval of draft designs from marketing team supervisors and the University Dining unit representative.
Edits, revises and translates drafts into a final design and creates all multichannel deliverables as determined by marketing plans and project details.
Prepares all finished material and submits to Print and Design or an off-campus vendor for completion.
Notifies unit Representatives of completion.
Archives work and maintains marketing analytics.
Attends weekly 1:1 meeting, marketing team meetings, and mandatory student employee trainings as necessary.
Creates and maintains consistent work schedule by the first week of each semester.
Completes and submits all personnel information as required by deadline, including timecards and any changes to schedule.
Learns and utilizes project management software to ensure project deadlines are tracked and met.
Maintains a professional, shared workspace.
Participates in all marketing team initiatives, events and activities as requested.