Graphic Designer I

Job Title : Graphic Designer I

Location : MGA - Macon

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 293193

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position will provide support to the University's marketing / advertising / creative services team by assisting with specific assignments related to marketing, advertising and recruitment collateral development, design and production, and content creation that enhance internal and external communication.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design (80%)

Develop, create and design marketing, advertising, recruiting and promotional materials - including information sheets, brochures, bi-folds, posters, flyers, banners, mailers, signage, programs, view books, documents, presentations, billboards, digital and print ads, social media images, etc. - that are visually appealing and consistent throughout marketing campaigns

Develop and design creative collateral, including print / traditional mediums, digital channels and digitally created visual imagery

Provide photography services to include taking portraitures for faculty / staff and photos for advertising and recruitment collateral, editing and retouching imagery, and take supplemental photographs for marketing-related projects as‑needed

Create graphics that continue to reinforce the University’s brand and highlight students, faculty, staff, programs, services and accomplishments

Create original artwork that supports and upholds the institution’s visual identity standards and digital content in support of the University’s marketing objectives

Planning (10%)

Collaborate with internal departments and external entities; create and maintain collateral materials for University clients and use these products to build the MGA brand

Other Duties (10%)

Assist with a wide range of internal and external communications for the Office of Marketing & Communications

Perform other related duties as assigned

Travel to campuses as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, new media, IT, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Knowledge of digital information, including file types, compatibility, and usages

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Apple Mac OSX platform

Proficiency in editing photography

Ability to multi-task projects / assignments and be adaptable as needed.

Strong writing, grammar and editing skills

High attention to detail, with the ability to write clearly and review content thoroughly

Superior interpersonal and communication skills

Required Experience

Experience in Adobe Creative cloud, minimally Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Experience with social media platforms and their associated static creatives, to include the ability to create appropriate graphics for each platform

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience working with creative teams in marketing and advertising

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of graphic design concepts

Knowledge of design platforms, in particular Adobe Creative Suite

Skill in artistic interpretation

Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with clients

Skill in content review and copy editing

Skill in decision-making and problem solving

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University

is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Retirement

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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