Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to create high-quality and attractive marketing pieces and elements using the latest in design tools and software to support the mission of Southeastern University and recruit prospective students. Other duties include web design and development, and maintaining digital assets including photos, graphics, fonts, and other design-related files. Position requires excellence in design, great attention to detail, resilience to see projects through to completion, and the ability to be a strong team player.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Director of Creative Services

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following:

• Maintain branding guidelines for the university
  
• Design and produce print collateral
  
• Design ads, billboards, website graphics, logos, social media graphics and other projects in various formats
  
• Work with the digital team to design for the SEU.edu website and other applications
  
• Communicate with other departments to develop content for projects
  
• Work with printers and other vendors to gather specifications and cost estimates for projects

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland Downtown Campus

EDUCATION

Required Education:

Bachelor's in Graphic Design, Marketing, Art, Communications or other related fields.

Preferred Education:

Master's in Graphic Design, Marketing, Art, Communications or other related fields.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE), specializing in Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and more.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.

Preferred:

Higher education marketing and communications experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Strong conceptual skills with the ability to execute from concept through production
• Experience in print production and working knowledge of printing processes
• Experience in digital design and the web development process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and assets
• Ability to work within accelerated timelines and maintain production quality
Able to work well within a creative team

Preferred:

• Previous experience with project management tools such as Asana or similar software
• Familiarity with creative processes and working with creative teams
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and digital media production
• Previous experience in Higher Education

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.

• This position is considered Non-Essential Personnel for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements:

None

Travel:

No

Schedule:

M-F, 9-5

TRAINING

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

Not applicable

SAFETY

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management.
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.
Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.