Graphic Designer II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$53,000 - $66,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating engaging graphic materials to market the College of Education to diverse audiences. The role involves developing templates, promotional materials, logos, iconography, social media graphics, presentations, and printed materials in adherence to branding guidelines. The Graphic Designer II will provide guidance and creative leadership in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Operations, and will assist with promotional projects, collaborating with other staff to deliver design assets. The role also includes communicating with clients, providing leadership to other designers, and maintaining design guidelines. Additionally, the position involves researching best practices, staying updated on design technologies and trends, and ensuring ADA compliance in all materials. Photography of college events, faculty, staff, and students is also a key responsibility, requiring knowledge of framing, editing, and optimizing images.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Arts, or Business Administration from an accredited educational institution
Proven experience for creating dynamic graphics for print and web
Experience working in Adobe Creative Suite products, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and XD
Experience using professional photography equipment
Knowledge of accessibility for website and graphic design products, familiarity with ADA requirements
Extensive work in layout applications like Adobe InDesign, familiarity with CMYK color models
Experience designing print material for marketing and promotional events

Responsibilities

Creates engaging graphic materials to market the College of Education to diverse and varied audiences.
Develops templates, promotional materials, logos, iconography, social media graphics, presentations, and printed materials within the branding guidelines and style of College materials.
Provide guidance and creative leadership for the College of Education in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Operations.
Assists the Assistant Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Communications, and the Assistant Director of Education and Training Programs with all promotional projects.
Collaborates with videography, communications, and instructional design staff to deliver completed design assets as directed.
Communicates with internal and external clients to ensure deliverables are completed effectively and efficiently.
Provides leadership to OPS and/or student designers on the team, assigning work and providing design feedback.
Creates and maintains exemplary design guidelines for College-related materials and branding.
Review and compare the design and materials of the College to high-quality designs of other academic institutions.
Research best practices and plan projects while staying abreast of new design technologies, programs, trends, and standards.
Maintain knowledge of ADA compliance in design, ensuring that all materials meet the requirements of the University and College.
Provides leadership in promoting emerging best practices for design for collaborators, clients, and OPS designers.
Attend and photograph various College events.
May also assist with the photography of faculty, staff and students.
Take photos that are visually appealing for promotional and marketing materials, staying knowledgeable about the branding standards for photography on a University and College-wide level.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations, Senior Director of Operations, and the Dean and Associate Deans of the College.