Senior Graphic Designer

The UCLA Administration Marketing & Communications (AMC) team creates integrated and innovative assets and campaigns to effectively promote UCLA Administration's services to the university community, from transportation to housing and hospitality, the police department to campus maintenance, among many other business services.

Under the direction of the Art Director and guidance from the Creative Director, the Senior Graphic Designer conceptualizes, creates, and develops a wide variety of marketing and communication materials (print and digital) for AMC's clients.

As a member of AMC's Marketing team, the Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating branding/logos, campaign key art, posters, signage, print ads, promotional item artwork, annual reports, and other printed collateral. The position will also create digital artwork for social media and websites, infographics and shoot and edit photo and video content. The incumbent ensures stylistic consistency and cohesion of all materials in print, digital and multimedia formats; ensures graphic consistency and adherence to UCLA brand guidelines; and maintains creative quality control through editing and approval process.

On all projects, the Senior Graphic Designer performs and manages creative functions (graphic design, photography, videography), production functions (producing materials in-house using Adobe software, preparing asset files for print production) and supports the Marketing Project Manager in working with vendors (commercial printers, photographers, graphic designers, and consultants) to evaluate and secure estimates and services as needed. The Senior Graphic Designer supports the Art Director and Marketing Project Manager in the management and monitoring of projects from creative conceptualization through production, and printing.

The Senior Graphic Designer collaborates with AMC team members including project managers, copywriters, and communications analysts throughout each project life cycle. The position will also regularly interface with and present design work to Administration clients and AMC leadership.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
8:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

5+ years of creative work and knowledge of graphic design principles for print, digital, and video

Required

Artistic ability to design themed print collateral and digital content that effectively communicates to the campus community.

Required

Working knowledge of printing and production processes

Required

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects)

Required

Ability to create engaging digital content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube).

Required

Ability to shoot photography (DSLR) and conduct photo shoots

Required

Working knowledge of video production, including shooting and editing footage using Adobe Premiere

Required

Demonstrated ability to analyze information, practices, policies, and procedures and to identify and apply effective creative solutions

Required

Skills collaborating with an integrated marketing team (mix of art directors, graphic designers, writers, project managers, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively one-on-one and in group situations, and to build cooperative effective relationships with teammates and clients

Required

Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and make informed decisions

Required

Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts and meanings to articulate one's position clearly

Required

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Ability to kneel, climb stairs and ladders, push, balance, stoop, crouch, and reach

Required

Research skills to remain current on digital technology, innovations and best practices

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in higher education marketing

Preferred

Knowledge of motion graphics and animation using Adobe After Effects

Preferred

Knowledge of creating UI wireframes and prototypes using software such as Adobe XD

Preferred

Knowledge of working with and editing audio in Adobe Audition

Preferred

Experience using generative AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT and Adove Firefly.

Preferred

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
12-21-2023

External Posting Date: