Posting Details

Posting Details

Vacancy Number S00948 Working Title Graphic Designer Career Band Title Visual Arts Specialist Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Competency Level Journey Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Graphic Designer position provides direction for and creation of printed, digital and display materials for programs, events and services emanating from departments and units across campus. The position is responsible for the conceptual development and creation of printed, digital and display materials using Adobe Creative Cloud. This position is responsible for the planning, design, layout, illustration and preparation of visual media including, but not limited to, advertisements, newsletters, brochures, posters, banners, signs, t­shirts, display boards, web graphics and other materials. Marketing materials for departments and programs are prepared for both internal (on campus) and external (community) audiences. The Graphic Design position also provides design and application guidance for units’ visual branding both individual and overarching, as detailed in UNCW Brand Identity Guide (BIG). The position also manages documents and graphics for many departments to ensure a consistent and compliant image.

N.C. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position

•Proven artistic and design skills
• Thorough knowledge and expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, collaborate with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow workers and the general public
• Knowledge of printing processes and experience preparing and packaging files for production
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and effectively follow instructions
• Accurate typing and proofreading skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and prioritize based on project deadlines
• Experience with Asana or similar project management system
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and assignments sometimes under tight deadlines
• Ability to follow and integrate university brand standards in all designs
• Understanding of effective design for marketing high education to multiple audiences

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a graphic arts/design or related field and at least two years’ experience in print and digital design, development and production, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Wide variety of design experience from logos and flyers to high­end multipage printed publications and websites
• Advanced ­level of knowledge and expertise in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint

Certifications or licensure required to perform the essential functions of the position

N/A

Recruitment Range $36,000 - $40,262 NC Salary Grade Equivalency 65 Hours Per Week 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8404 Job Posting Date 05/14/2019 Posting Close Date 06/04/2019 Special Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Position will close at 11:59pm on the Posting Close Date stated in this posting. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

External Link to Posting http://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/14333 Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Portfolio/Work Sample

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
   • UNCW LinkedIn Page
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Website
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Direct Contact from UNCW HR Representative / Recruiter
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Craigslist
   • Other Social Media Tools
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Other
2. * Please describe your preferred working environment.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What software are you proficient with and which programs are used for which functions?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Explain the difference between the following and how they are used in design:a.CMYK, RGB and PMSb.Rastor and Vector

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Discuss your process of preparing files for print.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * What is your experience with branding and how would you handle a request that doesn’t follow branding guidelines?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Describe how you organize, plan and prioritize your workload while being under tight deadlines and pressure and how you would handle an unexpected rush job.

   (Open Ended Question)