Graphic Designer, Lindner College of Business

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

About the Carl H. Lindner College of Business

The mission of the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business is to empower business problem solvers to tackle the world’s challenges. We fuel professional growth through a distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experience woven throughout all our programs.

Job Overview

The Lindner College of Business is ready to take its marketing communications to the next level with the addition of a Graphic Designer. The Graphic Designer will round out an award-winning marketing communications team that serves the entire college and collaborates across the university to emulate best and next practices in the marketing communications discipline. The Graphic Designer will coordinate, develop and see to production, print and digital media that helps the college meaningfully engage with its many audiences In this role, they will effectively leverage the university’s brand assets to lay out and see to production deliverables such as mailers, brochures, reports, advertisements, social media graphics, flyers, digital signage and more based on college needs.

The Graphic Designer will report within the Marketing Communications team structure, which is part of the college’s Strategic Operations.

Essential Functions

• Act as a steward of the UC brand, utilizing knowledge of current graphic design software to produce ADA-compliant, high-impact designs.
• Generate, proofread and edit college collateral that leverages and maintains design standards as determined by UC brand guidelines.
• Participate in job training when/as required. Examples include staying abreast of technological advances in the field; recommending alternate approaches to design and production for cost-effective printed materials; maintaining records and files.
• Advise, collaborate with teams or internal clients, make recommendations and decisions related to design, ideas, approach, costs and technical specifications, take direction from leadership and use constructive criticism in a positive way to elevate designs and improve skills.
• Participate in shared management of the Lindner Podcast Studio with the possibility of equipment training.
• Liaise with external partners (printers, suppliers, etc.) for assigned projects, writing specifications for printing, supplies, bids, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned or based on departmental need.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Experience in graphic design or related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• One (1) year of experience related to graphic design or visual communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating original content using industry-standard software for a variety of different mediums, including print and digital.
• Solid understanding of digital and design technology and willingness to learn new platforms as needed.
• Organized, deadline-oriented designer who can work quickly with an excellent eye for detail.
• Motivated and accountable self-starter who can manage personal workload and tackle challenges with a customer-centric attitude.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency in video, motion graphics and/or multimedia production.
• Experience in Canva.
• Experience coordinating and assisting photoshoots or videoshoots.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

• A Resume and Cover letter are required and must be submitted as part of the online application process.
• 2-3 design samples or link to portfolio that showcases variety of work
• 2-3 references upon request for final stages of hiring process
• Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $35,568 – $45,000 dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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