Designer

Posting Details



Job # 037794 Department Code 24003-1151 Department Marketing Job Title Designer Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S4 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Designer will independently conceptualize, plan, and design a variety of materials to be used across print, digital and multimedia channels. The role requires a designer who is confident in conceptualizing and delivering compelling creative in a highly technical environment with a great deal of autonomy. The Designer will have demonstrated technical experience creating branded assets for digital, multimedia and print projects, websites, mobile, banner ads, emails, animation, social media, interactive displays. Projects include, but are not limited to magazine ads, guides, brochures, billboards. Able to play on the leading edge of design trends, best practices and a strong collaborator who views every project as an opportunity to learn, grow and add value to the team. The Designer will collaborate with other members of the Marketing division to ensure the consistent use of the University’s brand guidelines and orientation to specific audiences and objectives. This professional creates design solutions that are geared at advancing both brand and marketing strategies. Requires understanding of brand development and advanced understanding of brand expression best practices in order to conceptualize cohesive and compelling designs. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field.
• Four (4) plus years of professional work-related experience preferred.
• Must provide a portfolio of material that demonstrates excellence in digital, multimedia design, print and examples of conceptual work within brand guidelines.
• Must provide a portfolio of material that demonstrates design excellence as part of broader campaigns that yielded tangible results.
• Portfolio demonstrates technical design experience of concepts and design of digital assets, print ads, printed materials, including but not limited to print ads, websites, mobile apps, banner ads, emails, social media, animation, and interactive applications.
• Demonstrate strong typographic/color skills.
• Expertise in principles/practices of graphic design.
• Knowledge of graphic layout/photographic requirements/procedures.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Understanding of digital media platforms, social media, the impact of how to deliver multimedia projects across digital and other platforms.
• Ability to design/build HTML5 display, and animated banner ads is preferred.
• Strong ability to understand industry standards for production of ADA accessible compliant work.
• Proficient knowledge/hands-on skills in the latest software versions of MS Office, asset management, PM systems, Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and XD. Knowledge of pre-press/printing processes.
• Ability to prepare specifications for printer.
• Understanding of material/production costs, time limits and other factors that impact design. Illustration skills beneficial.
• Ability to analyze graphic/technical information and create interpretive illustrations.
• Experience with digital photography for publication/advertising purposes preferred.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a team-centric operation.
• Takes direction well.
• Manage stressful situations, is solution-oriented and has positive attitude.
• Move with urgency/ manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Close visual acuity to perform tasks related to design.
• Flexibility and ability to position oneself to art direct a variety of images.

Responsibilities

• Serve as designer to conceptualize, plan, design, and produce digital, multimedia and print projects.
• Uses high degrees of autonomy, skill and creativity to drive conceptual design formational campaigns.
• Creates thoughtful solutions to advance business goals and marketing strategies.
• Independently develops new conceptual approaches to significant campaigns that effectively and consistently brand the brand to life.
• Collaborate with colleagues within Marketing on visual identity standards, design for accessibility, new technologies and resources.
• Partners with various stakeholders to bring projects from conceptual stages to completion with autonomy.
• Excellent at multi-tasking and managing dozens of deliverables simultaneously.
• Review proofs during production stages and ensure quality of final products before distribution to parents.
• Ensure projects are on time and on budget.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume, cover letter and portfolio link. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEOC
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Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/90075 Job Posting Date 11/23/2021 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants