Graphic Designer Job at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg
Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA, United States, 24062
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Job Description
At Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, we strive to make a difference every day by guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We're currently searching for a Graphic Designer to join our Dining Services team in Blacksburg, VA. If you're passionate about storytelling and skilled in crafting engaging, impactful content, please keep reading.
Here's what you need to know about the role:
You'll be joining the Dining Services Creative Services team, a group of creative professionals dedicated to enhancing the students' dining experience through various marketing and communication mediums.
You'll report directly to the Senior Graphic Designer for Dining Services. You'll work collaboratively with the Dining Services communications team and Dining Services staff to design and create communication and marketing materials, graphic elements, display materials, and signage for Dining Services that reflect the excellence and innovation of our services, adhering to the university's and division's brand identity and messaging guidelines.
Coordinate projects from concept to completion. You'll adhere to deadlines and manage your partners' expectations to deliver effective marketing assets.
Required Qualifications
- A college degree with a graphic design focus and experience in graphic design production, or equivalent training and related work experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in design and layout skills with a strong conceptual and creative focus.
- Extensive experience using Macintosh operating systems (MacOS) and Adobe Creative Suite; specifically, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator in a professional setting.
- Demonstrated experience creating high-quality publications, marketing flyers, electronic informational signs, graphic elements, and logos within an existing brand.
- Proficient use of correct grammar, spelling, and proofreading. Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience providing graphic design project management.
- Knowledge of printing processes, finishing techniques, prepress, and file management.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse student, staff, and faculty population.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team-based environment.
- Strong organizational skills, including task prioritization, effective time management, and multitasking within deadlines.
- Applicants must provide a relevant and recent design portfolio demonstrating creativity and adherence to design principles, accessible via link in resume, separate Word attachment, or PDF file.
Preferred qualifications include experience with user experience design, designing for responsive websites, creating social media content, project management systems, customer service experience, and following style guides.
Additional Details
- Pay Band: 3
- Overtime Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
- Appointment Type: Regular
- Salary: $40,000 - $45,000/year, commensurate with experience
- Hours per week: 40
- Review Date: May 23, 2025
The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal conviction check and a driving record check.
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech, dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), pushes the boundaries of knowledge through a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enhances life in Virginia and globally, offering over 280 majors to a diverse student body of more than 36,000 students across various colleges and campuses. The university conducts over $500 million in research annually and promotes professional development and shared governance.
Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected categories. For accommodations, contact Carolyn Hanneman at carolynh18@vt.edu.
About Student Affairs
Student Affairs fosters a community where students personalize their experiences, guided by principles of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates committed to student success and inclusion.
About Dining Services
Virginia Tech's dining program is renowned for its quality and innovation, serving approximately 7.5 million meals annually, with over $71 million in on-campus sales, employing over 2,200 staff, and serving around 19,000 dining plan holders.
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