Graphic Design Specialist

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•$49,462 - $64,415•Onsite

About The Position

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dean’s office at ASU seeks a highly motivated graphic designer to join our marketing and communications team. The successful candidate hired for this role will work collaboratively with the Academic and Student Affairs leadership team and other decision-makers to plan, develop and produce creative, high-quality marketing materials for college audiences (e.g., students, prospective students, faculty, staff, donors, and the general public) using multiple media and tools, including computer graphic systems and software. This role supports Academic and Student Affairs in creating materials to recruit, engage and support students. Incumbents in this classification are required to work independently and within established deadlines inherent to the graphic design industry. Applicants must include a full URL link to their portfolio in their resume, please do not hyperlink the URL

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Work fluently in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and InDesign (working knowledge of commercial printing processes is required).
Working knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, scheduling and execution is required.
Must include a full URL link to their portfolio in their resume.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of marketing practices and principles.
Adaptability to use AI tools in future workflows.
Experience writing articles and developing content for various platforms.
Experience in assessment, editing and summary of written content.
Experience with creating motion graphics.
Experience translating complex and technical subjects/stories for a general audience.
Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Experience in strategic communication planning.
Experience in principles, concepts and practices of project management.
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external committees, faculty, staff, and community members.
Experience in taking and processing photos for online and publication use.

Responsibilities

Design graphics and layouts for presentation slides, social media, banners, direct mail, brochures, environmental graphics, flyers, websites, emails, and other materials as requested by client.
Work fluently in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and InDesign (working knowledge of commercial printing processes is required).
Develop dynamic visual and content-based posts within popular social media channels; implement and track performance/campaigns. (working knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, scheduling and execution is required).
Assist with creating, editing and shaping written content (adhering to writing standards).
Operate various graphic design equipment such as computers, cameras and standard office printing equipment.
Confer with clients, editors, marketing and communications team members and others regarding project details such as print specifications, graphic content, layout and media requirements.
Write bid specifications for jobs assigned to external vendors; coordinate production of materials with external vendors by resolving technical problems, proofing material and ensuring deadlines are met.
Maintain department files of completed assignments; maintain accurate logs of work in progress such as time devoted to project.
May perform location photography, create illustrations and design and construct visual displays and exhibits.
Ensure timeliness of all information and coordinate content updates with departments, programs and other units.