• Job Description

  Req#: 4548177

  Description

  Title: Graphic Designer
  Position Number: 0097291T
  Hiring Unit: UHM OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
  Location: UH at Manoa
  Date Posted: June 19, 2024
  Closing Date: July 4, 2024
  Band: A
  Salary : salary schedules and placement information
  Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
  Month: 11-month
  Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
  
  Duties and Responsibilities

  1. *Serves as a graphic designer for the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, supporting branding and marketing efforts for the campus, and works closely with the Enrollment Management senior graphic designer in support of recruitment, enrollment, and branding.

  Brand Identity

  2. *Applies brand consistency throughout various graphic, recruitment, informational, and marketing projects; and ensures that all creative concepts are aligned with the university’s overall brand strategy.

  3. *Assists in graphic design and branding across campus and serves as a resource for campus units regarding brand style guidelines inclusive of, but not limited to typography, colors, imagery and photography, design templates, etc.

  Communicating and Marketing through Design

  4. *Produces innovative and creative graphic design solutions that support the university's mission, enrollment goals, and brand strategy for both internal and external audiences.

  5. *Assists in visually communicating messages and ideas to promote the university and elevate its academic opportunities to ultimately educate, encourage, and drive student enrollment and overall brand awareness.

  6. *Assists in designing and building communication to support the various call-to-actions and target audiences in various mediums and formats.

  7. *Prepares and presents design concepts, mock-ups, and prototypes to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and making revisions as needed.

  8. *Creatively seeks out new products, techniques, design trends, and programs to maintain cutting-edge industry knowledge in this ever-evolving field.

  Project & Asset Management

  9. *Plans for all phases of moderate-sized graphic arts and marketing projects, meeting production schedules and deadlines.

  10. *Produces and delivers final artwork in the required format for printing and production, ensuring proofing and print quality are maintained.

  11. *Maintains digital archives and resource files of all references used in the creation of digital files and published materials.

  12. *Ensures web optimization when producing graphic elements for email, websites, social media, and other digital marketing channels.

  13. Attends and assists with campus wide events outside of normally scheduled work hours.

  14. Attends conferences, trainings, printing press checks, and presentations that may involve travel.

  Staff and Student Collaboration

  15. Trains and provides design guidance and artistic feedback to student assistants.

  16. Collaborates with staff and students to create branded, visually compelling graphic solutions inclusive of, but not limited to campus event design, social media content, printed marketing materials, etc

  17. *Supports a client-based work environment and fosters working relationships and solutions in order to achieve goal objectives and drive results.

  
  

  18. Other duties as assigned.

  
  * Denotes Essential Functions
  
  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Fine Arts with specialization in graphic design or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for graphic arts and design, visual communications, and/or brand management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of design, including layout, typography, color, balance, composition, ink, paper quality, and current design trends and digital/social media demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
  3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with graphic design and other multimedia design and production.
  4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of graphic design and digital communication arts field.
  5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
  7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
  8. Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Bridge, XD), Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office within either MAC or Windows operating systems.
  9. Demonstrated proficiency in online and social media platforms such as ASANA, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slide, Figma, Canva; Instagram; Facebook, etc.
  10. Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with excellent time and project management skills, attending to important details with accuracy.
  11. Ability to travel on and off island for the purpose of printing and press checks.
  12. Ability to work outside normally scheduled work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed.

  Desirable Qualifications

  1. Working knowledge of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Office of Enrollment Management Style Guide.
  2. Knowledge of UH Manoa programs and organizations, their purposes and functions, in a large, public, research university as applied to recruitment and/or admissions of students.
  3. Demonstrated ability to create visual solutions appropriate to prospective students and related audiences.
  4. Experience in event brand design from logo, colors, typography, messaging, photography and aspects of both print and digital needs.
  5. Basic or intermediate photography, photo-editing skills.
  6. Basic or intermediate understanding of web design principles, user experience (UX), responsive design; designing websites, website identity systems, and website interactions.
  7. Familiar with packaging design, mock-ups, and large format printing.

  To Apply:
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  Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

  1. Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
  2. Resume;
  3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three ( 3) professional references; and
  4. Copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

  NOTE: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. Only complete applications will be passed on to the search committee for consideration. No late applications will be accepted.
  
  Inquiries: Jennel Sesoko, 808-956-0467, jsesoko@hawaii.edu

  EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

  The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

  Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
  
  In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
  
  In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.
  
  Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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