Graphic Designer
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This position assists with production of all Student Housing-related materials, making use of the university’s institutional brand with printed and digital materials, photography, and overseeing identity compliance. This position ensures that the work produced by KU Student Housing is innovative and effective for a broad range of print and digital media. Primary focus is on high-impact, high-visibility projects which serve the needs of prospective and current residents of KU Student Housing, their families, and other KU Student Housing and university staff members.
This position requires exceptional creativity in developing strong visual solutions for messaging in projects such as advertising, booklets, brochures, cards, fliers, posters, invitations, postcards, websites, signs, banners, social media, and e-mail communication. Most work is performed at the KU Student Housing Office; however, participation in field photography, video shoots, social media campaigns, production research, meetings, workgroups, and training may require presence elsewhere on campus. Although this is primarily an on-site job, there is a potential for some remote work to be negotiated after the six-month probationary period.
KU Student Housing provides accommodations for more than 5,000 students on the KU campus in residence halls, apartments, and cooperative houses known as scholarship halls. We seek to understand and affirm all identities we serve to develop a culture where individuals challenge assumptions and engage in open discourse. Through representative staff and equitable policies, we serve the evolving needs of our diverse communities.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
About Lawrence, KS
The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, a community of about 95,000. Only 35 miles west of Kansas City and 20 miles east of Topeka, you will never be far from barbecue, jazz, museum culture, and more. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence locals covet the numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of locally-owned restaurants.
Job Description60% Creative Planning and Design
- Creates materials and content to meet the unit’s strategic goals by making use of a range of media (print, digital, video, interactive, etc.), various methods, techniques, and equipment.
- Creates and refines original designs and imagery for use in campaigns, booklets, brochures, promotional materials, banners, sportswear, invitations, website, e-mail, and other communications tools from initial concepts/drafts to the finished product.
- Consults with other project team members to refine project ideas before production.
- Gathers all necessary information required for production of thorough and complete artwork and maintains files for artwork output.
- Work includes adhering to necessary postal requirements, seeking bids and choosing vendors, transmitting files to printers, troubleshooting any production issues.
- Determines stylistic direction for projects and campaigns based on client objectives, maintaining the university brand while meeting Student Housing goals, and taking advantage of vendor services/strengths to ensure high-quality product/outcomes.
- This involves articulating KU identity guidelines; photo/video selection and editing, including planning, directing, and executing photo/video shoots; and taking regular meetings with internal Student Housing staff, student leaders, and appropriate vendors to determine required goals and outcomes per project.
- Assists and/or presents work drafts to clients and indicates how the solutions and ideas meet the requirements of the project or assignment.
- Contributes to an atmosphere which nurtures creativity and innovative design.
- Maintains a very high quality of output to an agreed time and budget.
- Checks project artwork for completeness and assures adherence to brand standards.
- Makes all edits/corrections promptly and correctly.
- Ensures the quality and accuracy of files that are created or sent to vendors.
- Maintains appropriate records of creative assets (via FileMaker Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud) and filing systems as necessary for effective management and oversight of publications and project jobs.
- Updates and briefs Marketing Team staff weekly via a project status report.
- Tracks production and delivery of finished project and maintains files of creative assets produced in unit.
- Archives files and maintains server organization.
- Professional development
- May include training and conferences, online research and learning, and other activities as they arise.
- Completes special projects as assigned by supervisor and senior KU Student Housing staff.
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise student or intern staff in marketing/design/photography.
Position Requirements
- This position requires working on-site but may transition to a hybrid model upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or relevant field PLUS one (1) year of professional experience OR Associate’s degree plus three (3) years full-time professional experience in graphic design, fine arts, marketing, or a closely related field involving the visual arts from an accredited college, university, or school of art and design.
- Two (2) years of experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and Acrobat) on a Macintosh operating system.
- Prior work experience with typography and pre-press preparation of art files for commercial offset printing.
- Project management experience.
- Prior work experience that required managing multiple job responsibilities and in a deadline driven environment.
- Experience with FileMaker Pro database management.
- Three (3) years of experience in digital photo manipulation techniques, knowledge of current photo trends and knowledge of file conversion details.
- Working knowledge of development of motion graphics and editing of video.
- Working knowledge of Drupal 9 software for web content management system.
- Experience planning and creating social media content.
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume.
- Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor).
- A link to your online portfolio with graphic design samples such as brochures, videos, post cards, ads, fliers, etc.
Application review begins Monday, April 10, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsRanjit Arab, ranjit.arab@ku.edu Advertised Salary RangeMinimum $47,500, final determination commensurate with experience Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8am – 5pm Application Review Begins10-Apr-2023 Anticipated Start Date01-May-2023
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Working at the University of Kansas
Join the University of Kansas, and you’ll become part of a Jayhawk family that spans the globe. Wear your KU shirt in London, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Nairobi or anywhere else, and you will likely hear a resounding “Rock Chalk!” from a stranger. Of course, the appropriate response is an enthusiastic “Jayhawk!” Because, after all, they’re not really strangers, they’re family.
The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.
KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Kansas is committed to a learning and workplace environment that is representative of our nation and global society, accepts and values everyone, appreciates our common humanity and understands that our multiple differences are the cornerstone of academic preparation, professional excellence and distinction. KU must be a place where all people feel they belong and have access to resources and support that help them attain their educational and professional goals.
We recognize there are inequalities and privileges generated by historical and persistent intersecting differences by race, ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, abilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status and nationality. And we hold ourselves accountable for policies, processes and programs that appreciate these and other differences and create more fair, safe and just learning, working and living environments for KU students, faculty and staff.
Instruction
KU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate study programs, and we fulfill our mission through academic and research programs of international distinction, coupled with outstanding libraries, teaching museums and information technology. These resources enrich the academic experience for students from all 50 states and 112 countries, and provide enrichment resources for KU faculty and staff.
Research
The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.
Service
The university and our employees serve society through research, teaching and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. KU's academic programs, arts facilities and public programs provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the larger community. And, KU offers educational, research and service programs throughout the state. KU employees are encouraged to participate in and serve the campus and surrounding communities in a way that is meaningful to them.
International Dimension
KU offers more than 100 programs of international study and cooperative research for KU students and faculty at sites around the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and abroad. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.
Values
The University of Kansas, our students and employees are committed to excellence. We foster a multicultural, inclusive environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. Intellectual diversity, integrity and disciplined inquiry in the search for knowledge are of paramount importance.
Our City and State
KU sits atop Mt. Oread in the center of Lawrence, a town full of natural beauty and culture. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence one of the best college towns in the United States. Lawrence is home to more than 100,000 people, and has a charming, Midwestern friendliness that welcomes visitors and celebrates diversity. In addition to KU, Lawrence is home to Haskell Indian Nations University, the premiere tribal university in the United States.
Lawrence’s historic and thriving downtown features restaurants, nightlife and local shops offering unique finds that you won’t find anywhere else. The town has more than 50 parks, an encompassing mixed-use trail, and quick access to biking/hiking trails along the Kansas River and around Clinton Lake. A five-minute drive from Lawrence, Clinton Lake offers fishing, boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.
Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.
Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.
Making KU Your Home
Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.
At the University of Kansas, you’ll join a global Jayhawk family and find a place to call home.
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