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The University Of Chicago

Assistant Director, Graphic Designer

The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Assistant Director, Graphic DesignerDepartment:

Booth Marketing: Creative

About the Department:

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit:

http://www.chicagobooth.edu/ .

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Graphic Designer are to create, deliver, and archive printed and digital collateral using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to represent one of the top global business schools in the world. In this role you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and more, to create stunning visual materials. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of design-related projects and collaborate with a talented team dedicated to excellence in brand, design, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Produces a variety of printed materials, including brochures, one-sheeters, and pamphlets.

Archives, locates, resizes and manipulates a variety of photographic assets.

Creates cutting-edge presentation graphics.

Produces compelling email and digital graphics.

Designs original artwork to be printed on high-quality branded merchandise.

Designs and coordinates the production of signage for events and other signage needs.

Excels at working closely with internal teams to manage deadlines and produce stellar work in a friendly, fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Understands the importance of maintaining a consistent brand and adhering to brand standards.

Conceptualizes and creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.

Uses on-the-job experience to complete a variety of assignments, such as coordinating production support with outside vendors, as needed.

Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in design related program.

A minimum two years of experience in a full-time or freelance design-related role.

Online portfolio demonstrating proficiency in graphic design.

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Knowledge of interactive and mobile user experience design and HTML5.

Working Conditions:

This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents:

Resume/CV (required)

Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s)

MUST

be uploaded via the

My Experience

page, in the section titled

Application Documents

of the application.

Posting Statement:

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

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