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The Division of Development and Alumni Relations supports and promotes the mission, purpose, and priorities of the University of Miami through fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. We are committed to values central to the Division—Service\, Gratitude, Trust, and Partnership—which guide our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.

General Overview:

The Senior Graphic Designer produces graphic art and visual materials for print, video, web, and other digital media. The role works with the Director, Graphic Design and editors, communications personnel, and marketing staff to provide art direction and design workflows from creative vision to delivery, helping to craft the University’s message in striking, visually appealing ways.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-quality creative visual concepts for print, digital, and interactive media that effectively communicate the story of the University and its philanthropic priorities and impact. These materials include but are not limited to, brochures, newsletters, proposals, templates, web graphics, digital and print ads, event materials, etc.

• In collaboration with the Director, Graphic strategizes and conceptualizes creative approaches that result in innovative and compelling design executions. Serve as a creative problem solver who can anticipate and address obstacles.

• Maintain a unified look across all communications in accordance with University and campaign brand visual identity guidelines.

• Effectively manage projects and workload on various projects through completion, adhering to deadlines.

• Edit graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video.

• Support and assist with photo and video shoots.

• Publish design content on the web and in emails using basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries.

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to determine project scope, deadlines, and creative direction and to secure client revisions and approvals.

• Finalize all artwork and electronic files and prepare for final production; work closely with external vendors to ensure brand consistency and quality deliverables.

• Contribute to internal department initiatives, including updating and creating processes, documentation, tools, maintaining project libraries, etc.

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs

• Adhere to University procedures and safeguards the privacy of University assets and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

• Minimum of 4 years of design and production experience is required. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

• Expertise in Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and Final Cut Pro.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive—Docs, Sheets, Slides.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to perform detailed work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

  The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A8

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.