Updated: 18 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 16 Apr 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title | Visual Arts Specialist - Journey |
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Position Number | 921460 |
Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
Time-Limited | No |
Department Homepage | https://university-communications.ecu.edu/services/ |
Advertising Department | NEWS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
Division | Chancellor |
Classification Title | 13202 Visual Arts Specialist |
Competency Level | 2 - Journey |
Working Title | Visual Arts Specialist - Journey |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
Recruitment Range | $37,440 - $67,216 |
Anticipated Hiring Range | $37,440 - $51,000 |
Salary Grade Equivalency | GN09 |
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday |
Work Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Position Location (City) | Greenville |
Job Category | Staff - Professional |
Organizational Unit Overview | University Communications (UC) translates ECU’s message into strategic and compelling collateral through its units – News Services, Creative Services and University Marketing. UC provides strategic communication and marketing guidance and support to the university. News Services is responsible for the university’s main web site content and photography, news releases, storytelling, official social media accounts, storytelling, videos along with brand building, and East magazine. News Services manages media relations, internal and external strategic communication on behalf of the university and reports and disseminates information about events, activities, research, policies, individuals and alumni of the University. Creative Services works with all university departments to conceptualize, design and produce written, digital and print projects to brand, communicate, and market messages to appropriate audiences, maintaining university branding standards. Creative Services serves as the authority for brand management and provides review of logo and trademark usage. Creative Services provides strategic marketing guidance and support to increase the knowledge, understanding, appreciation and support of the University and its work with broad and varied constituencies, from prospective and current students, thought leaders, prospective donors, and the public. The university web site is managed by a dedicated team through Creative Services. Services include full site development, maintaining the university site and other subsites, consultation and web-related troubleshooting for departments. The university’s mass email marketing system is controlled by the web team, creating, and assisting UC and other departments. A focus of the web team is identifying and establishing accessibility to the university web site and electronic communications. University Marketing provides strategic advertising and marketing advice for the university with intentional focus on enrollment strategies. University Marketing is responsible for performing all external advertising buys for the university. The department also liaisons with university constituents on licensing and branding efforts. |
Job Duties | Develop, create, execute, and manage graphic design projects assigned to the Department of Creative Services. Develop concept with the client, director, and senior editor by defining the function, audience, distribution method, budget, and other factors pertinent to the publication. Translate client’s needs as established above, into design concept. Determine format (e.g., brochure, booklet, poster, web ad, web page, etc.). Specify typography, paper stock, dimensions, ink colors, folds, special effects, and other design criteria. Request photographer, if needed. Coordinate with client in selecting models, scheduling, and choosing locations. Art direct photo sessions. Select, digitally enhance, crop, position and size photographs. Create comprehensive design and work with editor until both are satisfied. Maintain a comprehensive visual identity program for the university by applying the uniform graphic standards in the creation of designs for university publications and web pages so that a consistent look prevails. Designs digital graphics for web pages, advertisements, email marketing and other electronic media. The Visual Arts Specialist should also be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Save and back up files according to departmental standards. Manage deadlines of assigned projects. Keep accurate records in time keeping system and database for traffic of job requests. |
Minimum Education/Experience | High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. |
License or Certification required by statute or regulation | None |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Experience in digital graphic design and illustration is a plus. |
License or Certification required by the Department | None |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
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Job Open Date | 03/26/2024 |
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 04/16/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69856 |
Alternate 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. |
AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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 highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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