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Campbellsville University

Graphic Designer

Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, Kentucky, United States, 42718

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Job Description

Under general supervision, the Graphic Designer designs electronic and printed materials, exhibit elements, and/or illustrations for various university publications, displays, and other media at Campbellsville University (CU).

Responsibilities:

- Conceptualize, design, and produce curriculum training and/or promotional materials such as flyers, ads, brochures, logos, office signage, exhibits, and/or displays. - Write and edit primary copy for the above materials. - Design and produce camera-ready art, including graphs, charts, clip art, posters, digitization of graphics, line art, and/or photos. - Create electronically designed page layouts and import word processing files into these layouts as needed. May develop and produce web-based graphics upon request. - Produce technical and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publications as required. - Consult with faculty and staff to identify their graphics needs, budget constraints, and reasonable project deadlines. Serve as a liaison between the client and printers/publishers.

Skills/Qualifications:

- Education: High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. - Substitution: Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. - Graphic Design Principles: Understanding of graphic design principles and practices. - Media and Equipment: Ability to create and produce graphic materials using a range of media methods, techniques, and equipment. - Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills. - Graphic Layout and Photographic Requirements: Knowledge of graphic layout and photographic procedures, including programming and operating reprographic equipment. - Computerized Graphic Design: Skills in utilizing specified computerized graphic design software and programs. - Interpretive Illustrations: Ability to analyze graphic and technical information and create interpretive illustrations. - Printing Procedures: Knowledge of printing procedures and requirements. - Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. - User Graphic Requirements Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret user graphic requirements. - Print/Reproduction Specifications: Ability to develop print and/or reproduction specifications.

Distinguishing Characteristics - Creating and Designing: Position requires creating and designing printed materials, exhibit elements, and/or illustrations. - Page Layouts: Creating electronically designed page layouts. - Camera-ready Art: Producing camera-ready art. - Consulting: Consulting with faculty and staff to identify their graphic needs, including budget and project deadlines. - Basic Copy: Writing and editing basic copy in the completion of media projects. This position at Campbellsville University involves a blend of creative and technical skills, emphasizing the ability to meet the diverse graphic needs of the university community through various media and projects.