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Multimedia Graphic Designer
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29291455 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $78,700 - $145,100 |
Position Information
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean, CHASS Marketing & Communications, and with input and feedback from the Office of the Dean, CHASS Development team, Student Academic Affairs, Department Chairs and faculty, the Multimedia Graphic Designer analyzes, creates, and executes all facets of comprehensive marketing and awareness campaigns, making recommendations to best serve the organization’s objectives and goals. Responsible for brand building and marketing/communication strategies to promote use and awareness of CHASS people, events, and program, assists in creating marketing and communications collateral to meet student enrollment and retention targets, and implements specific plans for fundraising and alumni relations programs and activities. Works closely with the Assistant Dean to expand CHASS efforts related to digital communication and creating/maintaining new databases for communication to internal/external CHASS audiences and other academic institutions. Primary responsibilities will include graphic design and printing, web design, email marketing, social media marketing, event program formatting and printing, and event calendaring. This is an advanced position that should provide innovative visual solutions as an industry leader in graphical/digital design. Will assess/rethink all CHASS websites, email, print, digital, social, and physical collateral. Provides graphic design support to the Assistant Dean, Director of Events, and Performing Arts Marketing Specialist. Specific media collateral to be produced will include writing and graphic design of all CHASS digital newsletters, websites, posters, flyers, event programs, brochures, management of all campus calendaring via Localist, and social media scheduling, posting, engagement, tracking and reporting. Candidates will be required to present a portfolio of the design work described above if called for an interview. Hours are typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm, with occasional nights and weekends on/near campus as required for marketing/events support. This position is also hybrid remote with up to 3 days per week working remotely. Schedule may change depending on department needs.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree (or comparable experience) in marketing, public affairs, communications, public relations, events management, or a related field from an accredited university or college. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in audience development | Preferred |
| Minimum of 6-10 years of experience working in an ad agency, university marketing department and/or performing arts institution | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Leading edge marketing knowledge and understanding of integrated marketing techniques.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-intensive environment.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in front-end web design, website best practices and html editing.
Critical thinking skills, advanced organizational skills and proactive problem-solving/problem resolution skills.
Ability to lead and mentor others in the department.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience utilizing design software applications such the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design).
Advanced design, creative and artistic skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while achieving maximum results and delivering work that is considered innovative and well beyond the standard
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and scheduling digital newsletters utilizing platforms such as Constant Contact and MailChimp and managing email databases.
Advanced knowledge of branding concepts, combined with an ability to understand and contribute new ideas to marketing events, programs and promotions.
Advanced knowledge of production processes for a variety of media and knowledge of vendor requirements for a variety of products.
Advanced interpersonal communications skills, including active listening skills and skills to work effectively within teams and to effectively provide advanced design advice and consultation to clients on all aspects of visual communications.
Advanced knowledge of design and communications concepts and applicable software applications.
Advanced skills to devise broad design ideas, present them to clients, and produce results on time and within budget.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a deadline-intensive environment.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in front-end web design, website best practices and html editing.
Critical thinking skills, advanced organizational skills and proactive problem-solving/problem resolution skills.
Ability to lead and mentor others in the department.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience utilizing design software applications such the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design).
Advanced design, creative and artistic skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while achieving maximum results and delivering work that is considered innovative and well beyond the standard
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and scheduling digital newsletters utilizing platforms such as Constant Contact and MailChimp and managing email databases.
Advanced knowledge of branding concepts, combined with an ability to understand and contribute new ideas to marketing events, programs and promotions.
Advanced knowledge of production processes for a variety of media and knowledge of vendor requirements for a variety of products.
Advanced interpersonal communications skills, including active listening skills and skills to work effectively within teams and to effectively provide advanced design advice and consultation to clients on all aspects of visual communications.
Advanced knowledge of design and communications concepts and applicable software applications.
Advanced skills to devise broad design ideas, present them to clients, and produce results on time and within budget.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of the location, including its vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
Experience working with members of the performing arts community, especially artists in the fields of creative writing, dance, music and theatre.
Experience working with members of the performing arts community, especially artists in the fields of creative writing, dance, music and theatre.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview