Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Designer and collaborating with campus partners, the Designer is responsible for conceptualizing cross-media campaigns, coordinating strategies for attracting new students and donors, effectively positioning the university, and designing and overseeing production of print and web-based projects aimed at increasing enrollment, supporting fundraising, and boosting the university’s local, regional and national visibility.

Serves as independent creative, creative collaborator and production designer:
- Conceptualizes, designs and produces or reproduces publication campaigns and projects related to the university’s strategic goals.
- Uses Macintosh-based graphics software to create comprehensive proofs and pre-press ready digital art.
- Collaborates with office and divisional staff as a team member of creative services and as an individual creative.
Envisions and executes communication strategies for on-campus clients:
- Determines project specifications, performs research and ensures information flow/timely progress on projects.
- Completes projects to specifications and within university and departmental policies/procedures.
- Assists in production schedule maintenance by attending meetings.
Envisions and effectively uses photography and video to support the brand image.
Takes and/or edits photos and video as needed.
Oversees permanent storage of digital files.
Ensures computers, operating systems, graphics software, storage systems and associated hardware are current and compatible with the printing industry.
Stays current on design trends and advanced techniques by reading articles, completing online tutorials and videos, and communicating with other design professionals.
Provides creative and production assistance as graphic designer/production artist to the Senior Designer.
Works closely with printers to meet standards of quality and ensure timely delivery.
Creates a variety of digital graphics for the website and social media.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Design.
At least two years of experience in design, production and/or graphic arts.
Proficiency with Macintosh-based graphics software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite for printing and web graphics.
Knowledge of offset sheet-fed and web press printing, digital four-color process printing, and conventional and digital graphics production techniques.
Working knowledge of marketing and brand management.
Knowledge of photography and ability to take pictures and shoot video a major plus.
Working knowledge of digital pre-press and bindery processes.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proven creative abilities and imagination.
Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with production team, university community and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in digital and freehand illustration, digital photography and videography, PSD, TIF, JPG and raw files, and designing for the web.
Experience managing digital files and fonts.
Experience troubleshooting the Macintosh operating system.
Familiarity with environmental design helpful.

Additional Comments

Annual Salary/Hiring Range: $49,675 - $58,441; actual salary depends on qualifications.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/20177 .

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

State of South Carolina

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