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Princeton University

Visual Designer - Temporary

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543


OverviewThe Office of Communications is looking for a Visual Designer who will manage all graphic design tasks, refine projects and drafts, and generate creative ideas. The ideal candidate will study design briefs and determine requirements, conceptualize visuals based on requirements, prepare rough drafts, and present ideas. In addition, they will develop illustrations, logos, and other designs using software while using the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic. The Visual Designer will work with editors and the creative director to produce the final design.

This position is temporary.

Responsibilities

Test graphics across various media

Amend designs after feedback

Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Homepage designs/images; will work closely with the editorial team to upload images to the homepage stories

Designing Princeton University collateral. Newsletter, handbooks, guides, events, commencement, illustrations, video graphics, websites, social media posts/graphics

Qualifications

BA, BFA Degree, or related field

5+ years of work experience as a visual designer

Proven graphic designing experience

A strong portfolio with experience with logo design, typography, color, layout design, print production and image selections

Proficient use of visual design technologies (such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop or other wire-framing tools

Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts

Ability to meet deadlines while working on team projects

Attention to visual details

A keen eye for aesthetics and details

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well

Preferred Qualifications:

Creative and software engineering/programming skills to design, build and improve websites• UX experience • Front-end developer

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Weekly Hours

0.00Eligible for Overtime

YesBenefits Eligible

NoProbationary Period

N/AEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

NoPhysical Capacity Exam Required

NoValid Driver’s License Required

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