Job Description
POSITION CODE: 7436
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Marketing and Communications
POSITION: Administrative, Full-time
SALARY RANGE: $68,640 - $72,000 Annually, Pro-rated
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,
commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: One (1) Year
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE
AVAILABLE: Immediately
POSTING DATE: December 17, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.
Definition of Classification:
Reporting to Senior Director of Marketing & Communications of Woodbury University with a dotted line into the Senior Multimedia Designer, the Multimedia Designer plays a pivotal role in advancing the university's brand and digital presence by creating high-impact visual content across a range of platforms. This role requires a highly creative and strategic thinker with the ability to independently drive design concepts, making critical decisions that align with the university's marketing, enrollment, and engagement objectives. This position requires advanced design expertise, initiative, and the ability to collaborate across departments to produce innovative visual assets that elevate the university's overall brand strategy.
In this role, you will be responsible for producing compelling visual assets for both print and digital channels, ensuring consistency with the university's evolving creative direction. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the university's creative voice, helping to shape its visual identity across key initiatives. If you have a passion for dynamic storytelling through design and are driven to deliver creative excellence, we invite you to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design Conceptualization & Execution (60%)
Design high-quality print materials, including brochures, magazines, flyers, and event collateral, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and university marketing goals.
Independently develop digital assets for websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and other digital media, enhancing the university's digital marketing strategy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, admissions, and recruitment, to create targeted designs that support enrollment objectives and brand positioning.
Manage end-to-end design projects, from initial concept through to final production, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality and is delivered on time.
Maintain clear communication with print vendors to ensure production specifications and deadlines are met.
Digital Visuals & User Engagement (20%) Design responsive, user-friendly visuals optimized for digital platforms, such as email, social media, and landing pages, ensuring they enhance user engagement and accessibility.
Work closely with content creators, strategists, and web developers to ensure designs are integrated effectively into the university's digital strategy and user experience goals.
Stay informed of digital marketing trends and social media best practices to ensure the university's digital content remains innovative and forward-thinking.
Brand & Creative Development (20%) Ensure all design work aligns with and strengthens the university's brand identity, maintaining consistency across both print and digital media.
Lead brainstorming sessions with internal teams, contributing innovative ideas and creative solutions for university-wide campaigns and initiatives.
Mentor student workers and interns, providing guidance and ensuring the delivery of high-quality creative assets.
Partner with the university's photographer to oversee photo shoots, ensuring that visual assets align with campaign goals and the university's overall creative direction.
Qualification Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Experience/Training/Education:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, Animation, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency, in-house creative department, or higher education setting.
Technical Skills: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello). Familiarity with design tools such as Canva is a plus.
Strong portfolio that demonstrates a diverse range of work, including print, digital (web graphics, social media), and email templates.
Solid understanding of digital marketing, social media trends, and digital ad specifications.
Familiarity with HTML/CSS and content management systems (WordPress), or willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with UX/UI design and wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD).
Knowledge of HTML/CSS and how it impacts visual design and user experience.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with developers, content creators, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive digital experiences.
Knowledge and Skills: Ability to conceptualize and execute designs that align with strategic marketing, branding, and institutional goals.
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously, driving design solutions with minimal oversight.
Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams, incorporating feedback and ensuring designs meet broader departmental and university goals.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Flexibility in responding to feedback and adjusting design approaches as needed, with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Passion for staying current with design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the design field.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines, particularly during peak campaign periods or events.
Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.
Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range . Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
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