Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Creative Design Specialist
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
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Creative Design Specialist
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Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) . This position reports to the Creative Director who leads the visual identity for all of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and works closely with other Creative Design Specialists within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department (DARCOMM). This position provides graphic design for clients and units within DAR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, consulting with clients and developing and implementing designs through multiple communication mediums (e.g., web, social media, digital advertising, signage, photography, promotional marks and items, illustration, animation, products, event and environmental design, print products such as mailers, invitations, and magazines). Responsibilities may also include assisting in the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies within the division and serving as a lead to design staff on larger design projects. This position ensures all design work complies with the visual identity and branding of the University of Georgia and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This includes working with other Creative Design Specialists and the Creative Director to set rules for the use of branding elements, ensuring a cohesive brand presence across everything produced in the division. In addition, this position helps brainstorm new communication strategies and tactics to make the work of DAR more effective. This position is critical in helping DAR create and implement a consistent, branded communication plan, helping to ensure that alumni and donors recognize UGA communication instantly, making our communication more effective. Responsibilities
(65%) Provide graphic design for Division of Alumni and Development Units
Develop and deliver high-quality design solutions for units within the division, working collaboratively with the creative director, communications coordinators, digital strategists, and content writers. Plan and execute design strategy for publications, websites, and social media. Manage visual identity of projects and the use of trademarked university assets in alignment with both individual campaign and university brand guidelines. Lead and actively contribute to the creative development of assigned projects, including kickoff meetings with relevant units, collaborative brainstorming sessions, developing creative briefs, and delivering formal presentations. Exercise independence in design execution and demonstrate a sense of ownership in assigned projects. Follow DARCOMM’s workflow processes and leverage the project management system to ensure projects are completed efficiently. Maintain awareness of project timelines and collaborate proactively with the assigned Communications Coordinator on project plans. Understand and adhere to deadlines. If a deadline will be missed, communicate in advance to appropriate parties. Keep interested parties informed about projects on a regular basis. Provide clear communication to partners within units regarding creative vision and strategy. Present high profile design projects to DARCOMM as well as clients, articulating rationale for design. Lead production for print projects, including vendor selection, spec sheet, estimations, proofing, and press checks when necessary. Stay up to date on print standards, practices, techniques, and industry trends. Meet with print vendors, assess printer capabilities, and visit print facilities as needed to support that goal. Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and packaging manufacturers to ensure quality and consistency in the final output. Ensure designs and deliverables meet a high standard of quality through testing, proofing, and press checks. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and support unit goals.
(25%) Collaborate with DARCOMM colleagues
Meet regularly with team to discuss updates, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Meet with creative team on a regular basis to work on division and university-wide projects including campaign initiatives. Build relationships with DARCOMM and DAR colleagues to collaborate on projects and jointly recommend creative solutions for our division. For division-wide and special projects, contribute to creative process including concept meetings, team brainstorming, and presentations. Contribute to and lead content ideation and development in certain projects. Engage in scheduled DARCOMM staff meetings.
(10%) Manage student assistant
Hire, manage, and coach a design student assistant. Assign projects appropriate to their skill set. Manage tasks in project management system. Quality control all projects before they are submitted to project managers for delivery. Provide constructive feedback for growth and development. Facilitate collaboration between other designers and DARCOMM team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience in graphic design—preferably within a relevant industry or agency environment. A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing proficiency in branding, print design, digital design, typography, text hierarchy, and other relevant design work. Experience working within brand guidelines. Demonstrated experience working in the core Adobe Creative Suite design software. Experience in working with print vendors. Experience with building motion graphics in After Effects (plus). After Effects may be considered a plus; video editing in Premiere Pro a plus. Knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming (a plus). Some photography experience (a plus).
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Employment Information
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industry: Non-profit Organizations
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Creative Design Specialist
role at
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) . This position reports to the Creative Director who leads the visual identity for all of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and works closely with other Creative Design Specialists within the Development and Alumni Relations Communications department (DARCOMM). This position provides graphic design for clients and units within DAR. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, consulting with clients and developing and implementing designs through multiple communication mediums (e.g., web, social media, digital advertising, signage, photography, promotional marks and items, illustration, animation, products, event and environmental design, print products such as mailers, invitations, and magazines). Responsibilities may also include assisting in the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies within the division and serving as a lead to design staff on larger design projects. This position ensures all design work complies with the visual identity and branding of the University of Georgia and the Division of Development and Alumni Relations. This includes working with other Creative Design Specialists and the Creative Director to set rules for the use of branding elements, ensuring a cohesive brand presence across everything produced in the division. In addition, this position helps brainstorm new communication strategies and tactics to make the work of DAR more effective. This position is critical in helping DAR create and implement a consistent, branded communication plan, helping to ensure that alumni and donors recognize UGA communication instantly, making our communication more effective. Responsibilities
(65%) Provide graphic design for Division of Alumni and Development Units
Develop and deliver high-quality design solutions for units within the division, working collaboratively with the creative director, communications coordinators, digital strategists, and content writers. Plan and execute design strategy for publications, websites, and social media. Manage visual identity of projects and the use of trademarked university assets in alignment with both individual campaign and university brand guidelines. Lead and actively contribute to the creative development of assigned projects, including kickoff meetings with relevant units, collaborative brainstorming sessions, developing creative briefs, and delivering formal presentations. Exercise independence in design execution and demonstrate a sense of ownership in assigned projects. Follow DARCOMM’s workflow processes and leverage the project management system to ensure projects are completed efficiently. Maintain awareness of project timelines and collaborate proactively with the assigned Communications Coordinator on project plans. Understand and adhere to deadlines. If a deadline will be missed, communicate in advance to appropriate parties. Keep interested parties informed about projects on a regular basis. Provide clear communication to partners within units regarding creative vision and strategy. Present high profile design projects to DARCOMM as well as clients, articulating rationale for design. Lead production for print projects, including vendor selection, spec sheet, estimations, proofing, and press checks when necessary. Stay up to date on print standards, practices, techniques, and industry trends. Meet with print vendors, assess printer capabilities, and visit print facilities as needed to support that goal. Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and packaging manufacturers to ensure quality and consistency in the final output. Ensure designs and deliverables meet a high standard of quality through testing, proofing, and press checks. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and support unit goals.
(25%) Collaborate with DARCOMM colleagues
Meet regularly with team to discuss updates, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Meet with creative team on a regular basis to work on division and university-wide projects including campaign initiatives. Build relationships with DARCOMM and DAR colleagues to collaborate on projects and jointly recommend creative solutions for our division. For division-wide and special projects, contribute to creative process including concept meetings, team brainstorming, and presentations. Contribute to and lead content ideation and development in certain projects. Engage in scheduled DARCOMM staff meetings.
(10%) Manage student assistant
Hire, manage, and coach a design student assistant. Assign projects appropriate to their skill set. Manage tasks in project management system. Quality control all projects before they are submitted to project managers for delivery. Provide constructive feedback for growth and development. Facilitate collaboration between other designers and DARCOMM team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of two years’ experience in graphic design—preferably within a relevant industry or agency environment. A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing proficiency in branding, print design, digital design, typography, text hierarchy, and other relevant design work. Experience working within brand guidelines. Demonstrated experience working in the core Adobe Creative Suite design software. Experience in working with print vendors. Experience with building motion graphics in After Effects (plus). After Effects may be considered a plus; video editing in Premiere Pro a plus. Knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or other web programming (a plus). Some photography experience (a plus).
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Employment Information
Seniority Level: Entry level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industry: Non-profit Organizations
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