Graphic Design Specialist

Job Profile:

Creative Services Specialist 2

Job Family:

Creative Services

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$64,415.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Responsible for advancing the university's public image and reputation through routine media engagement and outreach activities to actively engage with media outlets, secure impactful coverage, and promote the university's stories, achievements, and expertise.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

$49,462 - $64,415 per year; DOE

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dean's office at ASU seeks a highly motivated graphic designer to join our marketing and communications team. The successful candidate hired for this role will work collaboratively with the Academic and Student Affairs leadership team and other decision-makers to plan, develop and produce creative, high-quality marketing materials for college audiences (e.g., students, prospective students, faculty, staff, donors, and the general public) using multiple media and tools, including computer graphic systems and software. This role supports Academic and Student Affairs in creating materials to recruit, engage and support students. Incumbents in this classification are required to work independently and within established deadlines inherent to the graphic design industry.

***Applicants must include a full URL link to their portfolio in their resume, please do not hyperlink the URL***

Essential Duties:

• Design graphics and layouts for presentation slides, social media, banners, direct mail, brochures, environmental graphics, flyers, websites, emails, and other materials as requested by client.

• Work fluently in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and InDesign (working knowledge of commercial printing processes is required).

• Develop dynamic visual and content-based posts within popular social media channels; implement and track performance/campaigns. (working knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, scheduling and execution is required).

• Assist with creating, editing and shaping written content (adhering to writing standards).

• Operate various graphic design equipment such as computers, cameras and standard office printing equipment. 

• Confer with clients, editors, marketing and communications team members and others regarding project details such as print specifications, graphic content, layout and media requirements.

• Write bid specifications for jobs assigned to external vendors; coordinate production of materials with external vendors by resolving technical problems, proofing material and ensuring deadlines are met. 

• Maintain department files of completed assignments; maintain accurate logs of work in progress such as time devoted to project.

• May perform location photography, create illustrations and design and construct visual displays and exhibits. 

• Ensure timeliness of all information and coordinate content updates with departments, programs and other units.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing practices and principles.

• Adaptability to use AI tools in future workflows.

• Experience writing articles and developing content for various platforms.

• Experience in assessment, editing and summary of written content.

• Experience with creating motion graphics.

• Experience translating complex and technical subjects/stories for a general audience. 

• Experience working with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

• Experience in strategic communication planning.

• Experience in principles, concepts and practices of project management.

• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

• Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external committees, faculty, staff, and community members.

• Experience in taking and processing photos for online and publication use.

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions. Drives University vehicle and/or cart to campus site.

Department Statement:

At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation - all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.
The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology¬Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups. 
We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future. 
The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

•              Cultivate excellence.
•              Deliver innovation that matters.
•              Encourage bold thinking.
•              Foster a community of learning and collaboration.
•              Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23234.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.