• Job Description

  Req#: req14886

  Graphic Designer
  Posting Number	req14886
  Department	UAHS Communications
  Department Website Link
  Location	UAHS - Tucson
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	This graphic design position develops and maintains a multitude of design projects within the UArizona Health Sciences Office of Communications. Working collaboratively with the strategic internal initiative stakeholders, in order to create assets for web, email marketing, logos, events, stories and a variety of print media applications. Establishes a compelling brand for the University and Health Sciences to ensure its' competitive advantage. Oversees in-bound and outbound digital communications, and the development, production and dissemination of marketing and communications collateral to internal and external constituents. Please note: Three (3) professional references will be required as part of the interview process. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Communicates with internal; strategic initiative stakeholders to gather information to create a variety of graphic assets according to specification and adheres to a clearly articulated production timetable, and coordinating with outside vendors as needed. Collaborate on design projects both within the office of communications as well as with our partners, stakeholders and program directors in our health sciences centers and strategic initiatives. Develops and builds logos, and a variety of other design assets based on the expressed needs of the Health Sciences Office of the Senior Vice President Office of Communications. Gather information from colleagues, and curating photo assets from fellow multimedia photojournalists to formulate and create print and digital marketing and communications materials to meet the brand messaging needs of the Health Sciences. Applies design fundamentals to conceive overall concept, design look and feel of each project across all related materials in print and digital media. Creates a variety of assets for events, presentations, lectures and email marketing in a way that clearly advances the UArizona Health Sciences brand messaging and is highly effective in visually appealing to the appropriate intended audience. Ensures adherence to media inventory storage standards and coordinates these efforts based on predetermined best practices for the University and Health Sciences Office of Communications Creative Area. Manages and communicates all workflows to the Art Director and through shared task management software. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to communicate clearly all aspects of any design project utilizing industry accepted terminology with internal clients and outside vendors. Familiarity with digital asset management systems and shared content storage. Basic knowledge and use of graphic design principles, theories and concepts.
  Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
  Preferred Qualifications	● Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office. ● Experience using design concepts to originate and create design projects. ● Experience in a setting where detailed instruction to perform work is delivered and work is reviewed closely for accuracy.
  FLSA	Non-Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Communication and Marketing
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$21.03 - $27.47
  Compensation Type	hourly rate
  Grade	6
  Career Stream and Level	PC1
  Job Family	Multimedia
  Job Function	Communications & Marketing
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Lisa Black | lisa33@arizona.edu | (520) 621-7246
  Open Date	5/4/2023
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

• About the company

  95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.

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