Assistant Graphic Designer

Overview

University of St. Thomas
Assistant Graphic Designer

 

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district, is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Graphic Designer. This position is within the Marketing and University Relations Division and reports directly to the Creative Services Manager.

 

Summary:

As part of the Marketing team, the Assistant Graphic Designer is responsible for producing collateral for print and digital platforms within University brand. The ability to communicate and brainstorm with the marketing team and other University stakeholders to develop creative for marketing campaigns and initiatives is essential. The designer reports to the Creative Services Manager.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Conceptualize and design print and digital collateral

Refresh existing collateral to current visual trends in print and digital marketing

Create unique graphics and format images for print and digital media

Design display banners and other large format production

Manage collateral projects, including preparing production ready files, placing orders, acquiring quotes and approving proofs

Enforce brand consistency across all marketing materials

Coordinate photo shoots

Proofread as required

Perform related tasks as assigned by the Creative Services Manager

 

Education

Minimum requirement of an Associates Degree in marketing, graphic designer or related field required. An undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred.

 

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in graphic design

 

Knowledge and skills:

Intermediate level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Thorough knowledge of photo-editing software for print and digital platforms

Demonstrated strong typography skills

Experience with basic programming a plus: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Experience working with vendors for production and installation of marketing projects

Ability to organize and maintain project files and archives

Must be highly attentive to details

Demonstrate excellent time management and project management skills in order to meet deadlines.

 

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

 

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1575029-316179