Lansing Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, PR/Media/Graphics/Comm/Fund Raising, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly Working/Functional Title Art Director, UA Engagement Team Position Summary University Advancement seeks an art director to join our award-winning creative team.
The creative team is responsible for developing design solutions for marketing and communication projects that encourage philanthropic support and celebrate the remarkable strength and extraordinary contributions of Spartans and our community. You will work with a creative director and act as both a creative lead and project manager, designing visual identity
packages, print publications, graphics for social campaigns, and special digital projects. We are looking for an art director with a demonstrated talent for visual storytelling, who is able to conceptualize creative solutions and see them through print and digital presentations.
You will possess superior typography skills, a strong eye for illustration and photography, and a proven ability to organize complex information to build insightful, creative briefs that translate into engaging designs. You will have strong project management skills and the ability to take the lead on projects, while working collaboratively with other internal creatives, account managers, communicators and marketers
and external freelancers. Ultimately, you will be a team player, and bring your talent and enthusiasm to projects big and small.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Creative Direction: Develops creative briefs in consultation with creative director, clients, and account managers. Creates original graphics and identity systems for special projects and campaigns. Provides art direction for internal and freelance photographers, video producers, and web developers Designs concepts, and comps for various types of digital and print content to support UA business objectives, and collaborative university-level projects. Acts as the chief design liaison -in University Advancement to ensure quality and alignment with brand standards.
Project Management: Creates original brand-aligned designs in consultation with editors and account managers for projects such as Spartan magazine, and donor relations material. Works as a member of project teams with editors, account managers, clients, and vendors in order to produce publications. Works with Creative Director to adhere to department budget management and purchasing procedures. Develops and maintains production schedule for visual content and print materials. Creates and shares production schedules to support client communications and timely delivery of print and digital products.
Coordinates the work of junior designers, freelance designers, part-time graphic artists, and students. Secures, stores, and records receipt of final files from vendors. Uploads and maintains visual assets in Digital Asset management system with appropriate tagging and metadata. Maintains and tracks creative projects in the project tracking system. Research & Benchmark: Monitors design trends and recommends innovative approaches to design and the production of marketing and communications projects. Researches ideas and concepts to create original and inspiring designs Researches and compares communication products produced by peer institutions (e.
g. magazines, e-newsletters, web pages, and collateral) and shares with other members of creative strategies team. Production: Shapes graphic assets for a variety of media platforms and channels using professional design software (e. g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva). Selects, produces, and/or art directs photography to be used for communications and marketing projects. Prepares layouts for marketing and communications projects. Coordinates production of print materials, including gathering print quotes, and delivering print-ready files to vendors.
- Designs and/or edits presentations, proposals, and other materials for personalization, engagement, readability, usability, and style. Delivers finished artwork that adheres to all digital and print requirements and with consideration to best practices in accessibility and usability. Designs and produces high-level multimedia presentations. Oversees press checks and quality production of all visual assets to ensure ROIUnit Specific Education/Experience/Skills Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year degree program in Commercial Art, Graphic Design, or related field Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in commercial or graphic art, art direction including experience shaping visual identity and brand identity Supervision of production artists, designers, or other creative professionals Ability to balance creativity and detail-oriented work in a deadline-driven environment and to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and typography Experience managing complex and highly visible print jobs Experience with Microsoft 365 (Teams, One Drive, Sharepoint, Word, Power Point) Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Desired Qualifications Five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work as a creative lead and art director. Five years of work creating and producing designs for websites and other digital environments. Experience working in higher education environments and with donor and alumni audiences. Experience developing creative in support of comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated understanding of marketing and branding principles. A digital portfolio of design work for review. Knowledge of Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Knowledge of or experience working in foundational arts, illustration, photography, print design, and Power Point. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills. Familiar with cloud-based tools for asset management. Familiar with project tracking systems for in-house marketing teams (Jobsuite, Workfront, Mondays, Trello).
Familiar with digital publication platforms(Ceros, Issuu, Foleon). Familiar with CRM systems such as Salesforce. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Application Materials Resume, cover letter, and 5-8 portfolio examples, or link to digital portfolio. -Special Instructions How to Apply If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Pat Karam, Director of Recruitment, at candidates must submit an application, cover letter, resume, and 5-8 portfolio examples or link to a digital portfolio through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is careers.
msu. edu. Please indicate the position number 916932 when submitting your application. If you review this job description and have done many of the job responsibilities listed or have transferable skills, we want to hear from you and welcome your application! We are seeking successful, ambitious fundraisers who wish to become part of our team and help us in our ambitious campaign.
Work Hours8 am - 5 pm with some evenings and weekends Website Advancement. msu. edu Remote Work Statement MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon. Bidding eligibility ends December 12, 2023 at 11:55 P. M. Advertised: Dec 6, 2023 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Jan 4, 2024 Eastern Standard Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook Linked In Email App #J-18808-Ljbffr
