Graphic Designer - Arts & Sciences Dean

Summary

The student graphic designer will create effective and attractive marketing materials and internal documents for the College of Arts and Sciences, its units and programs that adhere to BGSU brand standards. This position provides practical experience in design concepts, applications and production, branding, time management, project presentation, and client interaction.

The graphic designer will work independently and collaboratively with staff in the College and the Office of Marketing & Communications (M&C). This position is supervised by the Marketing Projects Manager in the College. Additional guidance is provided by graphic designers in M&C.

Career Readiness Competencies:

• Take initiative to learn new tools, systems, or procedures on the job.
• Actively listen and respond respectfully in meetings and conversations.
• Identify when additional information is needed before making a decision.
• Adapt communication style when needed to promote effective teamwork.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through.
• Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for your role.

Essential Functions

• Design flyers, posters, brochures, booklets, signage, advertisements, invitations, forms, graphic elements for print, social media, and web applications, and any other material requested for the College and its units (departments, programs, student services) that adhere to BGSU brand standards.
• Communicate with team members to receive feedback on revisions and improvements in regard to design and brand guidelines and incorporate that feedback into projects.
• Ensure projects are completed effectively and on schedule.
• Organize and prioritize projects.
• Work with printers and other vendors to produce materials for distribution. Produce small-batch projects by hand using existing supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Graphic Design major in the BGSU School of Art with at least two full semesters remaining at BGSU.
• Working experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.
• Strong design and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with creating print materials and images for web, social media, and other digital applications.
• Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work as part of a marketing and communications team within the College.
• Skills in drawing and illustration preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Note: Please include a link to your online portfolio or attach a few samples of your work with your application. Be prepared to show samples of your work at the interview as well. A short skills test will be required during the interview.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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