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Visual Designer
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Position Number: 5885710
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Visual Designer
University of San Francisco

R0010356
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Visual Designer

Job Summary:
Overview:

The University of San Francisco's Office of Marketing Communications (OMC) provides centralized marketing and communications services to the USF community and in support of the university overall. OMC provides in-house full-service marketing capabilities ranging from creative services to multimedia-integrated relationships, with a seven-figure annual advertising spend. In partnership with the president's and provost's offices, departments, divisions, and the schools and college (OMC's partners'), this work communicates with varied audiences, including prospective students, alumni, and the business community via the university's website (usfca.edu), social media channels, alumni magazine, and other outlets and platforms.

University of San Francisco's mission statement animates all aspects of university life and work. USF celebrates diversity in all its forms - through inclusive dialogues, interpersonal experiences, and intercultural appreciation - in support of a thriving campus climate and inclusive excellence.

Position Summary:

Working under the supervision of the Director of Creative Services, the Visual Designer is part of the team that includes a Jr. Visual Designer, Senior Visual Designer, Production Manager, and Director of Creative Services, as well as a small group of student design interns. The Visual Designer partners with multiple teams within the Office of Marketing Communications and joins the multimedia team to round out the creative group within the marketing division at USF.

The Visual Designer ideates and creates on behalf of the university, working with the Creative Director, and acts as a support to the Senior Visual Designer. Projects range from working with precise established aesthetics to projects with more creative leeway, all while keeping within the brand identity of the university

Full Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Produce top-tiered marketing materials for both print and digital formats that support student recruitment, fundraising, alumni relations, and other communication efforts, including the university magazine, admission recruitment materials, university events, and advertising.
Create concepts and designs for print and digital projects, and other special projects, producing them to be print- or publish-ready, as coordinated by Production Manager and aligned to media specifications
Provide layouts and printed comps to marketing strategists and partners for approval with clear and well-informed design rationale
Partner closely with the multimedia, marketing strategy, web communications, social, and editorial teams on a multitude of projects.
Utilize conventional design software Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, etc.) to create concepts and designs for publications (print and digital) as assigned
Successfully handle up to 15+ projects simultaneously under deadline pressure and with an exceptional attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Provide detailed printing and mailing specs to Production Manager to secure price estimates
Act as liaison to Graphic Center and Art & Architecture programs, USF's on-campus student-run design shop, and the OMC design department. Mentor the student designers that meet on a weekly basis, and make recommendations to Senior Visual Designer for potential student intern candidates
Collaborate with Production Manager to preflight files for print or digital and insure files are prepared properly for distribution
Play a role in advocating for and upholding the USF brand identity, managing the logo assets library, and educating the campus community about the brand messaging, guidelines, and appropriate logo usage
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
At least two to five years of prior visual design experience
Must have strong design acumen and creative concepting
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of production
Keen time management and communications skills
Robust willingness to collaborate and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and effectively pitch creative conceptsWeb development skills, including HTML, CSS, and a familiarity with Drupal CMS or similar platform are preferred
Editorial design, art direction, and social media design experience a plus
Additional creative software expertise (video, animation, audio, etc.) a plus
An understanding of usability and user-centric online design a plus
Illustration, animation, and photography skills a plus

Required Documents

A cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio showcasing high-quality cross-platform examples.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
The salary range for this position is $64,000/yr - $75,000/yr. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within the University of San Francisco.

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Visual-Designer_R0010356-1.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.