Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates. Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at [Indiana Tech Strategic Plan](http://strategicplan.indianatech.edu). Indiana Tech seeks to fill a graphic designer position at our main campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position will support the Marketing Department in graphic design. The graphic designer creates a wide range of complex, original graphic concepts and develops them through final artwork as needed for print, digital (including email, web, and social media), and other uses. This position requires extensive knowledge of graphic design principles, design software, and printing processes, versatility in design style, and the ability to think creatively within limited time constraints, juggle projects, and communicate effectively with campus clients, colleagues, and vendors. The Graphic Designer is primarily responsible for designing collateral material to support initiatives, including but not limited to brochures, viewbooks, recruiting materials, promotional information, environmental graphics, and email campaigns. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Creative with the ability to make designs from scratch Participate in developing bid requests, analyzing and selecting vendors Maintain archive system for printed and digital collateral materials Maintain brand consistency and tone throughout designs Communicate with university personnel and outside sources to accomplish project objectives Good time management and multitasking skills in executing projects Ability to work collaboratively and maintain high standards when working independently A proven track record of continuous improvement through seeking constructive criticism, experimentation, and ambition Conceptualize and develop university-wide advertising campaigns to meet objectives and strategy and to target established audiences; develop strategies, goals, and concepts for publications, campaigns, and events Establish production schedules and priorities to meet deadlines. Monitor and track projects to ensure quality and timely completion Partner closely with web, social, and editorial teams on a multitude of projects Working knowledge of offset web and digital printing techniques and the ability to create artwork/final files that meet printers’ requirements Ensures visual continuity between digital (including email, web, social media) and print design Performs other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or equivalent experience Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology. Extensive working knowledge of design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and demonstrated ability to use that software to create print and digital projects Portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design and strong understanding and application of art direction Must have strong design acumen and creative concepting Interpersonally savvy with strong listening skills Action-oriented with the ability to prioritize Open to feedback with the ability to take direction Ability to develop and effectively creative concepts that appeal to a broad range of constituent groups from 16-year-old prospective students to 80-year-old alumni Ability to adjust to changing needs and processes while anticipating challenges, identifying problems, and developing solutions Experience with Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint – is helpful Experience Two to five years of prior graphic design or equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. A resume, cover letter and portfolio of work (PDF or URL) are required in the application process. Applicants must be prepared to write a written response to the mission and diversity statement of Indiana Tech. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.
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Marketing Graphic Designer