Graphic Designer

Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use advanced graphic design skills to provide comprehensive graphic design services for college communication materials, including e-newsletters, digital displays, posters, brochures, invitations, advertisements, logos, banners, and flyers, three websites, social media sites for college events and activities.
• Provide lead direction for the Farm Store and AGRIscapes websites, including supervision of student or freelance web designers on an as-needed basis.
• Design services are provided to all faculty and staff of the Huntley College of Agriculture and include consultation, samples, and communication with the print vendor.
• Work on projects as directed by the Dean.
• Scan, retouch, and take pictures for the college and then optimize using Photoshop.
• Serve on event committees as requested by the Dean.
• Serve as college liaison for Professor for a Day.
• Manage four digital displays throughout the college and Farm Store.
• Maintain nameplates for all Faculty and staff of the college.
• Process acceptance of gift forms and thank you letters for all gifts coming into the college.
• Maintain the department state account, work with the Gift Processing Department to ensure gifts are properly allocated, and work with the development officer on various event communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Graphic Design
• At least 5 years of on the job experience in a graphic design role
• Must have excellent graphic design skills
• Must have strong writing and proof reading skills