Indiana University
Creative Specialist (Graphic Designer)
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
IU Indianapolis is an urban campus. We are committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who seek to understand different perspectives and cultures, who can actively contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported, and who are sensitive to cultural norms, expectations and ways of communicating. We hope to identify individuals who can assist us in dismantling racism and other oppressions so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IU Indianapolis.
The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as the catalyst for enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience while promoting on-time graduation for all undergraduate students at IUPUI. 3 units report up to the DUE: University College, Honors College and the Institute for Engaged Learning.
The Office of Communications and Digital Strategy serves as the central communications team for the Division of Undergraduate Education, providing marketing and communication leadership, strategy, services, and education to division stakeholders.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Digital Strategy, the Creative Specialist is a skilled visual communicator with strong abilities to convey information, tells stories, and drives action through graphic design, photography, and videography.
Department-Specific ResponsibilitiesPlans, develops, produces, and manages design, photo, and video deliverables on behalf of units within the IU Indianapolis Division of Undergraduate Education and for non-student recruitment functions within the Division of Enrollment Management.Manages and supervises a team of interns to meet many of the creative deliverable needs.Works with colleagues within the office and other division stakeholders to identify and meets design needs for division and client projects.Designs basic and complex communication, marketing, and web materials by established deadlines for a variety of audiences and for distributions across print and digital platforms.Independently applies brand guidelines and design principles.Provides feedback and guidance on other designs produced within the division.Works with vendors on units' behalf to order professionally printed materials and imprint items.Meets photography needs of the divisions.Proactively plans and executes photoshoots and responds to photo requests from division units.Manages all photo repositories and equipment.Plans, films, edits, and produces semi-professional videos for key initiatives and projects within the divisions.Coordinates with contracted videographers for projects requiring professional videos.Supervises and manages student interns to support graphic design, photo, and video needs.Hires, trains, supervises evaluates, and manages the work of each intern.Plans and conducts team-specific and whole office intern meetings, celebrations, and recognition programs.Represents the division's design, photo, and video landscape across the university by partnering with other university groups, teams, and committees and maintains active participation in relevant communities of practice.Participates in professional development opportunities and stays updated on emerging technologies, tools, and strategies within specialty area.Shares and extends knowledge within office and across divisions.General Responsibilities
Identifies basic and complex graphic design projects and performs research, conceptualizes design, sets timeline, and designs visual elements for use in a variety of marketing and communications needs, adhering to IU brand guidelines.Regularly consults with marketing and communications staff and other key stakeholders to determine project needs and ensure graphic design elements align with strategy and objectives.Designs the layout and format for digital and print graphic design content, including selection of colors, images, fonts, logos, and placement, for various marketing and communications needs, audiences, and platforms; may delegate basic design tasks to Graphic Design Assistant(s).Creates images, graphic elements, illustrations, and other visual content using a variety of graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint; takes on special and/or urgent projects.Seeks input from peers and stakeholders on a variety of graphic design elements to evaluate effectiveness of different aesthetics, colors, fonts, images, etc.May provide organizational training on graphic design methodology and strategy.May provide guidance to Graphic Design Assistants.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, visual communications, photography, media arts, marketing, communications or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in relevant field through professional work, part-time employment, or internships.Preferred
Experience with videography.Experience with project management software.Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills.Maintains a high degree of professionalism.Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Highly thorough and dependable.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrated project management skills.Preferred
Ability to work well with a team and lead when necessary.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and diverse teams.Excellent customer service skills.Demonstrates commitment to quality.Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.Excellent organization skills and attention to details.Strong desire to learn.Ability to be strategic in applying brand guidelines and design best practices to all deliverables.Demonstrates understanding of how to vary visuals across deliverables while maintaining cohesion.Excellent collaboration skills with division stakeholders and internal communication and digital teams.Ability to work in support of projects led by the strategist or director and will occasionally lead projects of their own.Demonstrates a passion for creativity, an eye for detail, and an ability to craft narratives and drive action through visuals.Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer, audio/visual equipment, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Basecamp, online file storage (e.g. SharePoint), social media platforms, survey management tools (e.g. Qualtrics), employee scheduling systems and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$50,000 - $54,500 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Visual Communications
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
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The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) serves as the catalyst for enhancing the quality of the undergraduate student experience while promoting on-time graduation for all undergraduate students at IUPUI. 3 units report up to the DUE: University College, Honors College and the Institute for Engaged Learning.
The Office of Communications and Digital Strategy serves as the central communications team for the Division of Undergraduate Education, providing marketing and communication leadership, strategy, services, and education to division stakeholders.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications and Digital Strategy, the Creative Specialist is a skilled visual communicator with strong abilities to convey information, tells stories, and drives action through graphic design, photography, and videography.
Department-Specific ResponsibilitiesPlans, develops, produces, and manages design, photo, and video deliverables on behalf of units within the IU Indianapolis Division of Undergraduate Education and for non-student recruitment functions within the Division of Enrollment Management.Manages and supervises a team of interns to meet many of the creative deliverable needs.Works with colleagues within the office and other division stakeholders to identify and meets design needs for division and client projects.Designs basic and complex communication, marketing, and web materials by established deadlines for a variety of audiences and for distributions across print and digital platforms.Independently applies brand guidelines and design principles.Provides feedback and guidance on other designs produced within the division.Works with vendors on units' behalf to order professionally printed materials and imprint items.Meets photography needs of the divisions.Proactively plans and executes photoshoots and responds to photo requests from division units.Manages all photo repositories and equipment.Plans, films, edits, and produces semi-professional videos for key initiatives and projects within the divisions.Coordinates with contracted videographers for projects requiring professional videos.Supervises and manages student interns to support graphic design, photo, and video needs.Hires, trains, supervises evaluates, and manages the work of each intern.Plans and conducts team-specific and whole office intern meetings, celebrations, and recognition programs.Represents the division's design, photo, and video landscape across the university by partnering with other university groups, teams, and committees and maintains active participation in relevant communities of practice.Participates in professional development opportunities and stays updated on emerging technologies, tools, and strategies within specialty area.Shares and extends knowledge within office and across divisions.General Responsibilities
Identifies basic and complex graphic design projects and performs research, conceptualizes design, sets timeline, and designs visual elements for use in a variety of marketing and communications needs, adhering to IU brand guidelines.Regularly consults with marketing and communications staff and other key stakeholders to determine project needs and ensure graphic design elements align with strategy and objectives.Designs the layout and format for digital and print graphic design content, including selection of colors, images, fonts, logos, and placement, for various marketing and communications needs, audiences, and platforms; may delegate basic design tasks to Graphic Design Assistant(s).Creates images, graphic elements, illustrations, and other visual content using a variety of graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint; takes on special and/or urgent projects.Seeks input from peers and stakeholders on a variety of graphic design elements to evaluate effectiveness of different aesthetics, colors, fonts, images, etc.May provide organizational training on graphic design methodology and strategy.May provide guidance to Graphic Design Assistants.Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, visual communications, photography, media arts, marketing, communications or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in relevant field through professional work, part-time employment, or internships.Preferred
Experience with videography.Experience with project management software.Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills.Maintains a high degree of professionalism.Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.Highly thorough and dependable.Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.Demonstrated project management skills.Preferred
Ability to work well with a team and lead when necessary.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and diverse teams.Excellent customer service skills.Demonstrates commitment to quality.Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.Excellent organization skills and attention to details.Strong desire to learn.Ability to be strategic in applying brand guidelines and design best practices to all deliverables.Demonstrates understanding of how to vary visuals across deliverables while maintaining cohesion.Excellent collaboration skills with division stakeholders and internal communication and digital teams.Ability to work in support of projects led by the strategist or director and will occasionally lead projects of their own.Demonstrates a passion for creativity, an eye for detail, and an ability to craft narratives and drive action through visuals.Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer, audio/visual equipment, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Basecamp, online file storage (e.g. SharePoint), social media platforms, survey management tools (e.g. Qualtrics), employee scheduling systems and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$50,000 - $54,500 per year based on experience.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Marketing & Communications
Job Family: Visual Communications
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
Apply for Job
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