Senior Graphic Designer – University of Maryland

Senior Graphic Designer

Office of Marketing

Regular Exempt, 100% Full Time, Pay Grade 2.2

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks a Senior Graphic Designer. Reporting to the Director, Institutional Projects, the Senior Graphic Designer will develop collateral materials that support internal UMUC clients.  Designers are responsible for designing primarily brochures, event materials, flyers, posters, catalogs and other projects, as requested.

The designer will work collaboratively with the internal clients and the Project Manager to ensure that the delivered design meets the project objectives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:   

  • Ensure understanding of requested work, importance to the organization and desired deliverables
  • Work collaboratively with Project Manager to plan print production needs
  • Work with assigned writers/editors to ensure that design and content align
  • Develop designs and solutions that are visually appealing, based on best practices, deliver the objectives of the client
  • Become a valuable member of the Institutional Projects team and bring value-add thinking to all efforts

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Design, with a concentration or coursework in marketing or communications
  • Outstanding print readily available for review
  • 5+ years professional experience in both print design, some digital design preferred
  • Strong type and layout skills across a variety of platforms
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe CC, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Experience conducting press checks and art directing photo shoots preferred
  • Experience with photo archive systems and metadata application a plus (Extensis Portfolio, Adobe Bridge) preferred
  • Extraordinary attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Self-motivated team player capable of multi-tasking
  • Maintains exceptional work quality in a fast-paced production environment
  • Good listener, collaborative, team-player

POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

All submissions should include a cover letter and résumé. UMUC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare.  For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umuc.edu/benefits.html.

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMUC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Jenna Palermo