Graphic Designer
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194359SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Graphic DesignerAnticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $57,900Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; some weekend work as needed; flexible work arrangements availableJob Location
Raleigh, N.C.Department
University Communications and MarketingAbout the Department
North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 260,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.
University Communications and Marketing is NC State’s dedicated communications agency. Our team provides leadership, strategy, services and support to advance the NC State brand and help the university achieve its core mission. We work to promote local, national and worldwide visibility for the university and its students, faculty and staff. The office is committed to informing the public and the university community about NC State’s innovative, diverse learning environment, its world-leading scholarship and research, and its unswerving dedication to improving lives by finding practical solutions to real-world problems.
Essential Job Duties
The graphic designer will work with the art director to help design and produce NC State magazine. NC State is a perfect bound print magazine published three times a year with the purpose of keeping alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the university connected.
The graphic designer will format text and visuals, obtain photos, prepare files for print production, communicate with outside vendors and university partners, work with advertisers on files and deadlines, create production schedules, prepare and build out stories for the online magazine, attend weekly magazine staff meetings and upload final magazine files to the printer.
The graphic designer will format text and visuals, obtain photos, prepare files for print production, communicate with outside vendors and university partners, work with advertisers on files and deadlines, create production schedules, prepare and build out stories for the online magazine, attend weekly magazine staff meetings and upload final magazine files to the printer.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and will thrive working with a team in a creative setting
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) software
- Strong production and organizational skills
- Layout and typesetting skills
- Experience working with offset and digital printing processes
- Experience with color correction and color proofing
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Ability to multitask under deadline pressure
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in visual/graphic design for print media and/or marketing campaigns.
- Familiarity with AP style and magazine design and production is a plus.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
11/25/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
12/04/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
In addition to a résumé, cover letter, and contact information for professional references, please submit three samples of your work (listed as other document 1) or a link to a portfolio. You can also use optional documents 2 and 3.
Candidates must have an online portfolio to be considered.
Position Number
00104508Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Visual Arts SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 37,440 - $ 83,413Salary Grade Equivalency
GN09Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
081001 - University CommunicationsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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