East Tennessee State University
Communications Specialist/Graphic Designer
United States · Contract
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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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