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University of Central Florida

Junior Graphic Designer

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


Advancement & Partnerships:Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.Together,we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.The Opportunity :Advancement & Partnerships seeking a talented and creative Junior Graphic Designer to assist in the development of the Advancement and UCF brand. This role involves providing professional digital graphic design and production services to departments within Advancement, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the university's visual standards across various projects.Responsibilities:Concept and Design Development:Initiate concepts and designs for marketing collateral with a specific focus on digital executions and printed materials.

Create and execute new and existing digital elements and printed materials under project direction and guidance from the Associate Director of Creative Services.

Video Production:Assist with concept development, direction, filming, and editing of new and existing video content.

Standards and Styles Maintenance:Help develop and maintain standards and styles for Advancement materials, publications, and ongoing digital and printed materials.

Maintain graphic standards and fulfill various departmental requests.

Professional Consultation and Quality Control:Provide professional graphic design consultation with Advancement staff.

Ensure quality control of artwork and supervise digital and printed work.

Prepare design work for both digital and print applications.

Project Management:Manage, schedule, and complete projects within established deadlines and budgets using current online systems.

Photography:Assist with photography for special projects, publications, web, online platforms, and social media.

Collaborative Goal Setting:Work with UCF Advancement Communications to establish goals and set new standards of quality for digital and printed pieces.

Minimum Qualifications :High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more informationPreferred Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

Three years of experience in digital graphic design and production services.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).

Experience with video production, including concept development, filming, and editing.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:Strong understanding of brand development and visual standards.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage budgets.

Strong photography skills and experience with social media content creation.

Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and team members.

Additional Application Materials Required:In addition to your application, please upload a portfolio sample.Special Instructions to the Applicant:Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above.Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.Classification Title: Graphic Design Specialist IAre you ready to unleash YOUR potential?As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

Education assistance

Flexible work environment

And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.#LI-HYBRIDDepartmentUCF Foundation - Accounting

Work ScheduleUCF business hours are 8am - 5pm; Hybrid; Occasional evenings and weekends bases on events.

Type of AppointmentRegular

Expected Salary$20.29 to $27.14

Job Posting End Date09-02-2024-12-00-AM

Veteran's Preference:Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdfEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.