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Department: Knight Campus

Classification: Graphic Designer

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $19.72 - $29.96 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Position closes April 22, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application, please submit a cover letter that details your qualifications for this position.

Department Summary

The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

The Knight Campus Communications Office develops and implements the overall marketing and communication strategy for all units and programs within the Knight Campus — actively managing and directing websites and affiliated digital and social media channels. The office plans, creates, produces, and distributes annual reports, presentations, newsletters, brochures, blogs, advertisements, photos, videos, email campaigns, recruitment collateral, news releases, announcements, stories, and profiles. The team elevates the local relevance, national competitiveness, and global recognition of the Knight Campus and develops and administers the campus' brand identity standards in accordance with the university's overall marketing strategy and identity standards.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Graphic and Visual Designer (designer) will provide hands-on creative design consulting and production of high-quality marketing and communications collateral for Knight Campus units and leadership. The designer requires knowledge and facility with industry-standard design software; familiarity with interactive and digital media; video and photography capabilities; the ability to maintain visual identity and branding standards; experience with layout, composition-press, and printing processes; and familiarity with display and exhibit preparation. Knowledge of social media platforms and effective visual effects is required. The ability to understand proper use of the English language and communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues to anticipate needs, recommend appropriate deliverables, and engage as a communication partner are essential skills. The designer will have the ability to synthesize complex information into effective visual assets and short text captions. This position interacts with Knight Campus leadership, faculty, students, and administrative partners. This position involves assignments that are time-sensitive and can occur throughout the week, including weekends.

Minimum Requirements

  • 4+ Years of Graphic Design experience OR
  • Associates Degree + 3 years of Graphic Design experience OR
  • Bachelors Degree + 2 years of Graphic Design experience

Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field.

Professional Competencies

  • Mastery of graphic design computer programs (Adobe Creative Suite). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and Macintosh platform.
  • Working experience with email marketing campaigns on platforms such as MyEmma or MailChimp.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into effective visual assets and short text captions.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, proactively anticipate needs, manage and prioritize multiple tasks or projects, and work independently without supervision, while handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities to ensure the success of projects and regular workflow.
  • Demonstrated excellent creative skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity in the workplace and through communications materials.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional experience with website content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
  • Experience in social media campaigns/marketing.
  • Experience in directing photo/video shoots.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience as a communications/graphic designer for a scientific, medical, or engineering entity.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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