Senior Graphic Designer

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Senior Graphic Designer in the department of Integrated Marketing/Institutional Advancement. The Senior Graphic Designer works in collaboration with the Institutional Advancement team to initiate, design and develop multi-channel communications that strategically reflect the College’s brand internally and externally. This position is responsible for the College’s visual identity across all mediums and platforms and in ensuring key communications materials enhance the overall brand image of the College.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art or a related field with a minimum of five years professional design experience required. The position requires knowledge in creating and maintaining visual identities that exemplify a brand that advance the College’s marketing priorities including websites, campaigns, powerpoint and/or multi-media presentations, magazines, advertisements, digital platforms, posters, and viewbooks. Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite; experience in print piece construction with respect to folds, turns, etc. a plus; experience in designing with variable data setups in InDesign a plus; familiarity with using data merge utility in InDesign a plus. Knowledge of image/graphic preparation for web is required. Knowledge of and experience with the commercial printing process and in working with vendors. Photographic knowledge and deep experience with Photoshop is required; proficiency with creation of animated gifs in Photoshop a plus. A portfolio of work will be required at the interview stage. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. Undergraduate and residential in nature, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1700, St. Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching. The institution was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/59827. Questions may be directed to Lee Capristo, director of publications, at 240-895-4795.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Posted on : Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:00:53 GMT