Student Graphic Designer for Marketing

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time Student Graphic Designer to support internal departments and marketing needs. You will work with a team of designers, writers, and project coordinators under the Marketing Manager to ensure branding aligns with client goals.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and understanding of typography and color theory are required. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and maintaining university

Qualifications

• This position requires an applicant pursuing a degree (B.A./B.S.) in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or related field.
• Approximately one - two years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited supervision.
• Must be able to work well with clients and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphic art and visual material for publications.
• Shadow, meet with and receive constructive feedback from full-time designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Manager to further hone their skillset and understanding of university brand and design best practices.
• Assist with edits, updates and tweaks needed to previously created designs.
• Maintain the look and feel of all publications in a consistent manner and adhere to brand identity guidelines.
• Demonstrates basic understanding and usage of typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design in all created pieces.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Design principles

Education

Pursuing B.A./B.S. in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position requires a creative and innovative graphic designer towork with and support the internal departments and marketing needsof the university. This position works closely with the full-timeteam of graphic designers, promotional writer(s) and projectcoordinator(s), with oversight from their Marketing Manager toensure that the branding and marketing is integrated within thegoals for the clients they serve. Student Designer must beproficient in Adobe creative suite and have experience and basicunderstand in all facets of design, including typography, colortheory, and principles and elements of design.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within AdobeCreative Suite to produce graphic art and visual material forpublications such as internal printed publications, recruitingmaterials, flyers, posters, brochures, direct mail, digitaladvertisements and other projects that may arise.


• Shadow, meet with and receive constructive feedback fromfull-time designer, Creative Director, and Marketing Manager tofurther hone their skillset and understanding of university brandand design best practices.


• Assist with edits, updates and tweaks needed to previouslycreated designs.


• Must remain abreast of technological advances in the field andbe able to identify areas of use in the organization and keepfamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.


• Responsible for maintaining the look and feel of allpublications in a consistent manner and adhering to existing brandidentity guidelines.


• Demonstrates basic understanding and usage of typography, colortheory, and principles and elements of design in all createdpieces.


• Must be detail-oriented, ability to work well under pressure,prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced workingenvironment.


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in ateam setting.


• Build and maintain knowledge of printing specifications(bleeds, CMYK, packaging files, etc.), paper selection andpaperweights, and a variety of finishes (UV inks, foils, embossing,etc.).


• Work on several projects at once, sometimes under pressure andoften tight deadlines.


• Consistently demonstrates integrity and ethical behaviorcongruent with Christian values in all transactions andrelationships. Adheres to the regulatory and legal environment ofhigher education.Is openly accountable for actions, decisions, andoutcomes. Contributes to sustained profitability by establishingrealistic goals and effectively managing resources. A commitment toChristian ideals, philosophy, and direction of the University asstated through its mission and vision, integrating faith into hisor her discipline.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education andExperience

• This position requires an applicant pursuing a degree(B.A./B.S.) in Graphic Design, Art, Communications, or relatedfield.


• Approximately one - two years of related experience preferred,or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must be able to understand and follow directions, and workunder limited supervision.


• Must be able to work well with clients and co-workers andpresent a positive attitude. Clean and professionalappearance.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well-articulated information.


• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.


• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business andcommunity customers and associates.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Regularly interact with internal print shop and promotionalvendors in the submission of native art files for printing andproduction of materials for university departments.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimumwage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on jobresponsibilities, required skills, available funding, and marketconditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University's hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the \"religion\" component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.