Graphic Designer (1006)

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine • Springfield, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer serves as a graphic design associate in the Office of Marketing and Communications at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. The position assists with planning, designing, and executing graphic design assignments and with developing animation, video, and digital products for SIU Medicine and SIU School of Medicine.

Employees perform skilled design tasks involving the preparation and production of complex graphic artwork. The role includes designing and preparing production-ready artwork for a variety of media and assisting printers and press and pre-press operators to ensure specified production methods are used. Other related marketing and communications duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Meet any one or combination of the listed qualification categories totaling 36 months: progressively advanced college or art-school coursework leading to a major in graphic/visual arts communication and/or design (60 semester hours equals 12 months, 90 semester hours equals 24 months, and 120 semester hours or a bachelor's degree equals 36 months); work experience and/or on-the-job training providing knowledge comparable to that coursework; or 24 months of graphic design experience comparable to work at the Graphic Designer Associate level.
• A master's degree in visual design, with an emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets the minimum acceptable qualification.
• Knowledge of advanced drawing and multifaceted design techniques.
• Knowledge of printing and production issues and techniques.
• Knowledge of color psychology and ability to follow brand and color guides.
• Ability to perform difficult technical procedures, such as designing and preparing final production-ready graphics.
• Ability to develop cost estimates and project objectives.
• Knowledge of the video production process and its integration with video, animation, and motion graphic needs.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects.
• Out-of-state applicants hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
• Pre-employment background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine project objectives in detail and prepare specifications, including methods to be used and equipment needed, and cost estimates.
• Design and prepare final production-ready artwork for a variety of media, including video projects.
• Specify photographic-work needs for photographers and videographers, such as subject scale in relation to the frame or preferred lighting, or perform photographic work personally.
• Produce final graphic images from electronic and non-electronic formats for video, digital animation, motion graphics, PowerPoint slides, print, digital platforms, websites, and other graphic manipulations.
• Select and manipulate type for artwork, including body copy, headline types, and typographical special effects.
• Assist printers and press and pre-press operators with work in progress to ensure specified methods are used.
• Perform other related marketing and communications duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed