Georgia Tech is hiring: TEMP-Communications - Senior Graphic Designer in Atlanta

Job Summary

Provide professional communications and marketing services in support of unit management as specified in the particular job posting. May develop communications materials in the form of graphics, brochures, fact sheets, articles for publication, logo designs, social media, and/or websites. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff. This position typically will advise and counsel: unit management and staff. This position will supervise: NA.

The marketing and communications team at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is seeking a temporary Senior Graphic Designer (46 months). This role is instrumental in elevating the visual identity and graphic presence for the College and its B.S., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, and Executive Education programs; Deans Office; Development; Alumni Relations; centers and initiatives; and other academic areas. This position will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including the marketing, communications, and web/Salesforce team; degreed programs and centers/initiatives teams; College faculty and staff; and external vendors. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Creative Services and the Interim Director of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop content and oversee the design and production process for print collaterals.
• Conduct and utilize market research as necessary to recommend appropriate marketing communications strategies.
• Consult with academic and/or administrative personnel to acquire the necessary information about the subject.
• Confer with Institute Communications and Marketing to ensure that Institute graphic and style standards are followed in all material.
• May obtain cost estimates, collaborate in the selection of illustrators and printers and approve their work.
• May provide input to department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Using Adobe Creative Cloud apps, design and edit/update collateral for web, digital and traditional advertising, social media, email, and print; including brochures/reports, flyers, animated and static display ads, event signage, presentations, merchandise, email templates, letterhead/envelopes, and more.
• Design brand-aligned visual identities for College events and initiatives (logos, patterns, text styles).
• Edit photos for size, web optimization, visual style, lighting, contrast, color balance, etc.
• Manage student graphic designers, provide consistent mentorship, clearly assign/manage projects, and provide constructive feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Experience: Up to two years of job related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative, innovative visual communicator with understanding of graphic design principles and current best practices.
• Knowledge of and comfort with AI-assisted design tools (Photoshop Generative Fill, Adobe Firefly).
• Customer and people-oriented approach.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• Proactive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines (spelling and grammar, follow-up with stakeholders, etc.).
• Ability to re-prioritize tasks when necessary to align with team and College priorities.
• Ability to work on-site at the Scheller College of Business in Midtown Atlanta five days per week.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

This job requires skills in writing and communication, creativity, and the ability to incorporate a variety of resources and tools to develop marketing materials. Requires ability to understand complex and/or highly technical ideas and programs and communicate them in lay terms. Also required are organizational skills as well as use of office and specialized computer applications.

Skills & Experience

• Required: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Required: Minimum 2 years of experience working as a graphic designer on a marketing and communications or creative team (corporate, agency, or higher education/non-profit).
• Preferred: 1 year of experience managing/mentoring junior designers or students.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.