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Position: Graphic Designer
Department: Communications & Marketing
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Graphic Designer is part of the University's Communications & Marketing team. This position provides graphic design services to the campus community. This individual is responsible for designing key University publications and marketing materials, supporting institutional, recruitment, development, marketing and fundraising initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, illustration, and production of graphic design materials to support all school/program and event initiatives of the university.
• Able to ideate, articulate, and execute original visual concepts across print and digital media that align with institutional objectives and audience groups.
• Must be a creative problem-solver capable of driving new visual concepts, taking full ownership of design decisions, and guiding cross-functional partners on best-practice brand execution.
• Collaborate and communicate with campus clients to develop original design materials that support the priorities of the university, schools and departments.
• Development of primary design work to support all colleges and programs, [including: advancement, development, alumni engagement] and marketing initiatives for the Institution.
• Serve as a brand steward, making definitive calls on design consistency while supporting campus client requests.
• Responsible for design services to support variable data activities required for the development of graduation materials.
• Manage and support ongoing efforts to maintain the Campbell University brand through development of new logo strategies.
• Maintain and update relevant style guide materials to support the marketing and brand management initiatives of the university.
• Review and proof design materials prior to delivery to client.
• Manage and update design projects through project management software.
• Provide supervision and guidance to student designers and/or freelance designers, as needed.
• Uphold, and abide by, Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Other job related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

• At least 1-3 years of Graphic Design experience working with print ads and multi-page publications. Proficient knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.

Knowlege, Skills, and Abilities:

• Graphic Design experience working with print ads and multi-page publications.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of graphic composition, design, illustration, and production. Basic operational characteristics of desktop publishing and graphics material and tools used in the are of assignment. Strong attention to detail in regard to accuracy and grammatical correctness.

• Methods and techniques of page layout, drawing, and photo manipulation software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

• Ability to communicate with campus clients and print vendors via email or in person to facilitate design projects.

• Proficient knowledge of English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Attention to detail.

• This position will use discernment in project priority, based on timeliness and need.

• Photography and videography skills a plus.

To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the "Apply Now" button, or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at http://www.campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.