Publications Editor - Graphic Designer

State Universities Retirement System of Illinois

Champaign, IL

Posted: 15 days ago
Full-Time

Job Description

SURS has an immediate opening on our communications team for a graphic designer to create, update and manage informational and educational materials and forms in print and digital formats. The State Universities Retirement System of Illinois (SURS) is one of the five state-funded retirement plans that provide retirement, survivor, death and disability benefits on behalf of approximately 245,000 members from 61 employers in Illinois, including state universities, community colleges and state agencies. As of June 30, 2022, SURS defined benefit plan was valued at approximately $22.6 billion while SURS RSP and DCP defined contribution plans were valued at approximately $3.5 billion and $8.5 million, respectively. Must be a current Illinois resident to apply.

Position: Publications Editor – Graphic Designer

Civil Service Classification: Publications Editor

Position Type: Full-time | Based in Champaign, IL

Main Duties

Design, update and manage informational materials and forms in print and digital formats
Create and update lobby monitors and internal website content
Photography and photo editing
Copywriting and editing
Videography and video editing
Backup SURS webmaster – post content when necessary

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling four (4) years (48 months), from the categories below:
A. credit for college level training in any field

30 semester hours equals 1 year (12 months)
60 semester hours equals 2 years (24 months)
90 semester hours equals 3 years (36 months)
120 semester hours or higher equals 4 years (48 months)

OR
B. professional experience in editing and producing publications
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more advanced/responsible professional experience in editing and producing publications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of publication techniques
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Skills conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related field
One year experience in graphic design
Familiarity with design/editing software and technologies such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, WordPress, Premiere Pro and Audition
Command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
A strong portfolio of design, illustrations, or other graphics
Ability to make design choices, such as selecting fonts and colors, for all content
Ability to collaborate with other creative team members to produce content
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results

Application Process

To apply for this position, please click the apply button at the top of this job posting. Please fill out the online application and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Benefits