Graphic Designer

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Asset Management, Audience Development, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Cloud Applications, Communication Skills, Communication Theory, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Digital Asset Management, Digital Media, Distribution Management, Graphic Design, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Marketing Campaign, Marketing Communications Strategy, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Production Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Social Media, Software Design, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Typography, Visual Communication, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
9 days ago

Graphic Design and Creative Execution:

  • Design and produce high-quality creative assets across print, digital, environmental, presentation, social media, advertising, email, and web channels.
  • Collaborate on visual development for strategic marketing and communications campaigns, translating organizational objectives into compelling visual concepts.
  • Apply and reinforce brand standards while identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen visual identity across platforms.
  • Research and incorporate emerging design trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Design Collaboration and Content Development:

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand project goals, audience insights, and develop design solutions that achieve measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with writers, photographers, videographers, developers, and vendors to create integrated, cohesive storytelling experiences.
  • Present design rationale and creative recommendations to supervisors, leadership, and stakeholders, incorporating feedback while advocating for effective design solutions.

Graphic Production, Asset Management and Distribution:

  • Prepare, organize, and manage production-ready design files and creative assets for print and digital distribution, ensuring technical accuracy, accessibility, quality standards, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Maintain organized storage, version control, and accessibility of digital design assets in accordance with established digital asset management practices.

Professional Development and Organizational Support:

  • Stay informed on evolving industry trends, tools, and best practices to support continuous improvement in design processes and creative effectiveness.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Demonstrated expertise in typography, layout, branding, color theory, and visual communication principles.
  • Expertise with industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
  • Ability to develop creative work across both print, digital, and other media.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and execution across a variety of projects.
  • Detail oriented with excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively influencing stakeholders and collaborating across functional teams.

About the Company

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University of Arizona