Graphic Designer Marketing amp Brand Management

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Staff Vacancy Announcement

It’s a great time to join the University of Montana!

UM’s Marketing, Communications and Brand Management

office invites applicants for a

Graphic Designer

to artistically and creatively support Montana’s flagship public institution.

The Graphic designer will be responsible for designing and producing University of Montana branded collateral while maintaining the integrity and voice of the UM brand and visual identity.

The graphic designer will sit on the Creative Team within UM’s Brand Management and Communications Sector. Reporting to the Associate Director of Creative Services and the Director of Content and Creative Strategy, the Graphic Designer will create a diverse range of visual communications and support UM graphic designs in brand storytelling, consistency and creative content. These include:

Print publications including magazines, brochures and booklets.

Digital and print branding campaigns.

Social media.

Special events packages.

Other presentation materials and products to meet the University’s communications and marketing needs.

Because the individual assigned to this position will be in contact with various contacts across campus as well as off-site vendors, this position requires an ability to maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information, tact, sensitivity, and professionalism. The position is imbedded with UM’s larger Marketing Communications and Brand Management sector. A high degree of working independently and quickly is expected for this position, as is the ability to be comfortable working within creative nuance in a rapidly paced working environment.

The position must be open to receiving creative feedback and pay strict attention to project management timelines and deadlines.

Required Skills

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Excellent print and digital design skills

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge of the creative process in order to effectively gauge workloads and manage deadlines

Excellent organization and communication skills

Unwavering attention to detail and deadlines

Ability to multitask between small and large-scale projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere

Ability to communicate ideas to colleagues and clients in an articulate, professional manner

Collaborative spirit and excellent people skills

Ability to take direction and work in a creative team environment, as well as work on projects independently

Minimum Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field, as well as at least two (2) years of related work experience; or any combination of education and experience

About UM Marketing and Communications and UM

Last year, UM unveiled a new brand, “Montana Made. Montana Making” and the sector’s creative work has already garnered national awards.

UM Marketing, Communications and Brand Management is the university’s in-house media department that creatively and proudly expresses the UM story on multiple channels. The unit includes a suite of professional writers, web developers, graphic designers, videographers, photographers in addition to marketing, licensing and trademark, brand management, social media and strategic communications staff. The sector shares UM’s unique and compelling story as Montana’s first and oldest public flagship institution and 130-year commitment to transforming lives through higher education.

The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five

priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video:

Mission First, People Always

UM on YouTube

Position Details

Position Title: Graphic Designer II

Position Number: 000240

Department:

UM Marketing and Communications

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 hr/wk),

Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm, 12 months/year

Salary: $22.113/hr

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,

partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment

In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be

provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu