Assistant Graphics Designer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all University and departmental branding and marketing standards are followed.
• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within Adobe Creative Suite to produce print and digital materials.
• Assist with edits and updates to previously created designs.
• Remain abreast of technological advances in the field, identify areas of use in the organization, and stay familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate basic understanding and usage of typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design in all created pieces.
• Work on several projects at once, sometimes under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Communicate effectively through both written and spoken means with supervisor, professors, and students.
• Represent and serve the School of Music in a professional, kind, and humble manner.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years work experience in any field preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student in good standing with the University.
• Able to work between 15-20 hours a week (primarily between the hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday)
• Possess a creative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn
• Able to give and receive creative feedback
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting
• Experience in graphic design
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• Eligible for Federal Work Study, Work Assistant, or International Work Supplement (depending on position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic Design major or similar major/minor
• Photography skills
• Photoshop/Editing skills

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. For SOM productions and concerts, music levels may be above average, but will not exceed industry and OSHA safety standards. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Work Hours

Varies depending on class schedule

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The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.