Graphic and Visual Designer (# 364143)

$45,406 - $45,406/Yr

University of Minnesota

Part-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Graphic and Visual Designer is a .75 FTE or 30-hour-per-week position at the University of Minnesota, specifically within the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. This role is pivotal in creating visual content that communicates themes and messages through various forms, including text, audio, images, photography, animation, video, and interactive content. The designer's work will significantly impact students, staff, faculty, friends, and alumni of the Bakken Center, as well as the broader external community across the metro area, state, country, and world. Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, the Graphic and Visual Designer will engage in a wide range of design tasks, both internal and external. This includes producing print and digital advertising, social media graphics, flyers, videos, online newsletters, web content, original illustrations, and the Bakken Center's biennial magazine, Mandala. The designer will utilize graphic software and web-based tools to ensure the creation of accurate and high-quality finished products. Additionally, the role involves maintaining and developing the brand identity, design standards, and policies for the Bakken Center, ensuring consistency and professionalism in all visual communications. This entry-level position offers an anticipated starting rate at or near the minimum classification rate of $21.83 per hour, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in graphic design within an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Creates and develops print and online design collateral for Center teams, including Taking Charge sites, academics, and research.
• Develops engaging design collateral for business development and community outreach teams.
• Produces interactive social media content including videos.
• Performs video editing tasks.
• Stays up to date on trends and strategies for health care design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years in graphic design or a related field.
• Skilled in designing for online and print formats for a variety of audiences.
• Experience designing and executing paid and organic social media campaigns (content and advertising) and creating content.
• Expertise in website content development and creation.
• Management and distribution of online newsletters and targeted emails.
• Ability to work in a team environment, think critically, take direction, and also take initiative to work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a designer role in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost