Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Marketing and Communications

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Title
Graphic Designer (Part-Time), Marketing and Communications

Classification Title
Community Relations Associate

Department
VPSL Marketing, Communications and Outreach

Posting Number
P250064

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55979

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo’s Division of Student Life, Department of Marketing, Communications and External Engagement seeks to hire a part-time Graphic Designer to join their team in Buffalo, NY. We are looking for a team-oriented, results-driven, artistic professional capable of creating innovative design solutions in a fast-paced environment.

In this position, you will:

• Work under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Experiential Design to support exceptional programs and initiatives that help enhance the UB experience for students.
• Consult with and guide Student Life units to help them achieve their communications goals.
• Act as a creative problem-solver to develop original visuals in print, digital, and environmental mediums.
• Use your creativity to devise design solutions that resonate with target audiences while upholding the University at Buffalo brand and its associated standards.
• Manage production of art assets and oversee project implementation with campus and external partners for optimal results.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2 years of experience

or

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 year of experience

or

• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis

• Knowledge of typography, typesetting, current design standards and trends, as well as printing and production techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team and with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-4 years of demonstrated marketing or advertising design experience in print, web, and/or environmental mediums.
• Efficient, outcome-driven; ability to be nimble, accept feedback and iterate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project management software.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$24,630.50

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Part-Time

Campus
South Campus

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Tim Patch

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Assistant Director for Experiential Design

Contact's Email
tppatch@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
774-364-2615

Posting Dates

Posted
02/21/2025

Deadline for Internal Applicants
03/07/2025

Deadline for External Applicants
03/22/2025

Date to be filled
04/17/2025

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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