East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

Communications Specialist/Graphic Designer

United States · Contract

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Provides creative direction on complex projects as needed.
  • Able to direct creative projects from concept through production.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support for the BMC web-based custom software ordering and process system. Provides creative direction on complex projects as needed.
  • Provides support for the BMC web-based custom software ordering and process system.
  • Experience directing individuals on creative project and collaborating with diverse professional to support marketing, recruitment, and institutional goals.
  • Ability to articulate creative strategy, present design concepts, explain rationale, respond to questions, and maintain/build relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other clients.
  • Possesses advanced, innovative design and illustration abilities to conceptualize and think creatively; ability to develop technical and scientific graphic designs for illustrating technical information.
  • Ability to educate customers regarding design, print and mail processes.
  • Knowledge of social Media platforms, web design, and an aptitude for developing social media contend strategy solutions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of graphic design concepts, principles and techniques; demonstrated creativity and initiative.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of methods used to create digital, print, display, and promotional products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field (required)
  • Advance training in Adobe Creative Suite, with demonstrated proficiency in high-end graphics software.
  • Ability to work under pressure within short timelines and be willing to work beyond normal hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to present research data effectively, assuring legibility, creativity, and professionalism in representation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of color management systems and printing processes, including digital file preparation requirements for offset printing and digital prepress, bindery techniques, and paper stocks.

Nice to have

  • Job Family - Communications and Marketing Professional 2
  • Application Instructions
  • Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.
  • The closing date is subject to change without notice to the applicants.
  • Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
  • Required documents to attach: Cover Letter and Resume
  • This position does not have funding available for visa sponsorship.
  • ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

  • Ability to work closely with physicians, scientists, and other medical personnel.

Company info

  • Knowledge of online traffic systems and management with the ability to communicate processes so the creative team, customers, and vendors work more efficiently and effectively together.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position does not have funding available for visa sponsorship.

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