University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graphic Designer
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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Position Title: Graphic Designer
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Graphic Designer
Job Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a talented and collaborative part-time Graphic Designer to join our in-house marketing team. The Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in the creation and execution of visually compelling designs for both university-wide and unit marketing campaigns. This hybrid position involves developing high-quality print and digital materials that align with the university's brand standards and strategic goals.
Under the direction of the Creative Manager, the Graphic Designer consults with the Chief Marketing Officer, faculty/staff, and other key stakeholders to determine their need for visual materials as part of university, department, or program marketing plans. The Graphic Designer interprets and transforms information to meet project goals and researches, designs, and executes all phases of production for both print and electronic media.
In addition to design responsibilities, this position provides art direction for university photo sessions. The Graphic Designer partners with the Creative Manager and campus photographers to plan and execute photoshoots that support university marketing objectives, ensuring images are on-brand, strategic, and high-quality.
The materials created by the Graphic Designer support the university, its activities, and programs, including but not limited to student recruitment/retention, research, and public service/outreach. The incumbent must be a creative thinker with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This is a 0.50 FTE position. Successful applicants must be available to work 4-5 days per week. This position is expected to work 20 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and Development
Create and produce visually appealing designs for a variety of print and digital materials, including brochures, posters, flyers, social media graphics, email templates, website visuals, and digital advertisements. Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute designs that effectively communicate the university's message and support its branding initiatives. Develop and maintain templates and design systems to ensure consistency across all marketing materials. Collaboration and Coordination
Work closely with university departments and programs to understand their specific needs and create tailored marketing materials. Coordinate with printers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure the quality and timely delivery of printed materials. Serve as art director for university photo sessions, working with photographers and stakeholders to plan and produce photos that meet campaign goals and branding standards. Brand Management
Ensure all designs adhere to the university's brand guidelines and contribute to a cohesive visual identity. Stay up-to-date with design trends and recommend adjustments to the university's branding and design strategies as necessary.
Project Management
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Communicate project timelines and progress with stakeholders, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within scope. Assist with management of and customer support for campus resources such as our email marketing system (Emma), stock image library (Adobe Stock), and design template library (Adobe Express). Key Job Responsibilities:
Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations Department:
Marketing & Communications
Compensation:
$28.85 - $31.74
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field Two years of professional design experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) Demonstrated success in preparing print-ready files and working with vendors on production Demonstrated success in designing accessible, inclusive, and responsive digital materials, such as marketing emails and digital display ads Demonstrated success in providing art direction for photo sessions Demonstrated understanding of branding and visual identity systems Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Strong collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with clients or stakeholders to translate needs into effective visual design Demonstrated success in using Emma (or a similar email marketing system) Demonstrated success in using Adobe Express (or similar online design tools) to create templates for use by non-designers Knowledge of HTML and CSS
How to Apply:
Completed application materials must include the following:
Resume Cover Letter A portfolio that includes designs for print, digital, and out of home (website or PDF)
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Zoe Carballido - HR Coordinator
carball3@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title: Graphic Designer
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Graphic Designer
Job Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking a talented and collaborative part-time Graphic Designer to join our in-house marketing team. The Graphic Designer plays a crucial role in the creation and execution of visually compelling designs for both university-wide and unit marketing campaigns. This hybrid position involves developing high-quality print and digital materials that align with the university's brand standards and strategic goals.
Under the direction of the Creative Manager, the Graphic Designer consults with the Chief Marketing Officer, faculty/staff, and other key stakeholders to determine their need for visual materials as part of university, department, or program marketing plans. The Graphic Designer interprets and transforms information to meet project goals and researches, designs, and executes all phases of production for both print and electronic media.
In addition to design responsibilities, this position provides art direction for university photo sessions. The Graphic Designer partners with the Creative Manager and campus photographers to plan and execute photoshoots that support university marketing objectives, ensuring images are on-brand, strategic, and high-quality.
The materials created by the Graphic Designer support the university, its activities, and programs, including but not limited to student recruitment/retention, research, and public service/outreach. The incumbent must be a creative thinker with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This is a 0.50 FTE position. Successful applicants must be available to work 4-5 days per week. This position is expected to work 20 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and Development
Create and produce visually appealing designs for a variety of print and digital materials, including brochures, posters, flyers, social media graphics, email templates, website visuals, and digital advertisements. Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute designs that effectively communicate the university's message and support its branding initiatives. Develop and maintain templates and design systems to ensure consistency across all marketing materials. Collaboration and Coordination
Work closely with university departments and programs to understand their specific needs and create tailored marketing materials. Coordinate with printers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure the quality and timely delivery of printed materials. Serve as art director for university photo sessions, working with photographers and stakeholders to plan and produce photos that meet campaign goals and branding standards. Brand Management
Ensure all designs adhere to the university's brand guidelines and contribute to a cohesive visual identity. Stay up-to-date with design trends and recommend adjustments to the university's branding and design strategies as necessary.
Project Management
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Communicate project timelines and progress with stakeholders, ensuring all projects are completed on time and within scope. Assist with management of and customer support for campus resources such as our email marketing system (Emma), stock image library (Adobe Stock), and design template library (Adobe Express). Key Job Responsibilities:
Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations Department:
Marketing & Communications
Compensation:
$28.85 - $31.74
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field Two years of professional design experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) Demonstrated success in preparing print-ready files and working with vendors on production Demonstrated success in designing accessible, inclusive, and responsive digital materials, such as marketing emails and digital display ads Demonstrated success in providing art direction for photo sessions Demonstrated understanding of branding and visual identity systems Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Strong collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with clients or stakeholders to translate needs into effective visual design Demonstrated success in using Emma (or a similar email marketing system) Demonstrated success in using Adobe Express (or similar online design tools) to create templates for use by non-designers Knowledge of HTML and CSS
How to Apply:
Completed application materials must include the following:
Resume Cover Letter A portfolio that includes designs for print, digital, and out of home (website or PDF)
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Contact Information:
Zoe Carballido - HR Coordinator
carball3@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.