Graphic Designer

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Graphic Designer at Belmont University. Employment Type: StaffInternal Job Category: Exempt (Staff) Full-TimeDepartment: Marketing & CommunicationsHours: 37.5 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Work within the Creative Services & broader UMAC team to create print and electronic advertising, marketing and collateral materials that support University Marketing efforts. Safeguard Belmont’s brand identity and messaging through consistent and accurate execution of projects, integrating the approved brand look and feel across all platforms. Consult with internal clients to conceptualize and produce graphic design & marketing collateral that effectively and creatively support the University’s brand.Work to meet established production schedules and deadlines as assigned by Director of University Marketing and Marketing Coordinator. Communicate with internal clients on job status as necessary.Coordinate all aspects of the production process with external vendors including quoting and providing finished pre-press files. Understand and adhere to all postal regulations & attend press checks as necessary or as directed.Safeguard Belmont’s brand identity and messaging through consistent and accurate execution within all mediums.Follow all projects through to completion as well as satisfactory acceptance by internal clients.Understand Belmont’s marketing objectives and work collaboratively with team members to meet institutional goals.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. Required Qualifications: Must be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe software for Mac platforms.Knowledge for preparation of electronic pre-press files.Must possess knowledge of graphic techniques in the printing industry; ability to work in 4-color and spot-color production of materials.Color correcting abilities are a plus.Ability to design and create basic .gif animations for online ad banners and websites, and the ability to translate basic print design components to web-ready formats.Ability to coordinate text, graphics and photography relating to team members, customers and vendors.Successfully manages their time, work flow and schedule in order to meet deadlines.Ability and knowledge necessary to coordinate print jobs with outside vendors, including setting materials specifications, estimating, scheduling, awarding job, press checks and inspection of final product versus pre-determined standards.Ability and flexibility to work additional hours as necessary to complete a project according to timeline.Strong work ethic with a keen attention to detail.Teamwork approach to tasks and improvement.Commitment to maintaining the quality image of Belmont University. Required Education: Bachelor’s or associates degree in graphic design or the equivalent with extensive course work.Required Experience: 1-3 years experience in Graphic Design or equivalent required. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.