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Job Offer: Graphic Designer, University Advancement (This position is a 3-year funded opportunity to:Villanova University

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Graphic Designer, University Advancement (This position is a 3-year funded opportunity to support Villanova's Capital Campaign)

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Posting Number:: 20244049S
Position Title:: Graphic Designer, University Advancement (This position is a 3-year funded opportunity to support Villanova's Capital Campaign)
Employment type:: Staff
Job location:: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:: Internal/External candidates
Work Schedule:: full-time/12-months
Avg Hours Week:
Department:: 651 - University Communication and Marketing - Creative Services
Position Summary:: The Graphic Designer will provide strong visual designs to meet the marketing and communication needs of the Office of University Advancement, responsible for the University's overall fundraising, stewardship and alumni/donor engagement initiatives as Villanova embarks on the public phase of its Comprehensive Campaign. This individual will report to the Art Director and work closely with the Marketing and Advancement Communication teams to design brand-aligned materials for print and digital executions that include solicitations, proposals, stewardship reports, social media and web graphics, event collateral, and PowerPoint presentations, among others. All materials must represent and reinforce overall University Advancement messages and key capital campaign messages, while adhering to and strengthening the University's brand and reputation for both internal and external audiences. This position has funding for a three-year period.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

tasks and Job responsibilities::
   » Provides visual designs that meet the marketing and communication goals of University Advancement, with a primary focus on materials supporting Villanova's upcoming capital campaign. These include an array of print and digital graphic design projects to support the various departments within Advancement, including Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Athletics Development, Special Events, and Regional Development, as well as the University's six schools and colleges.
   » Under the direct supervision of the Art Director, this individual will work closely with the Marketing and University Advancement Communication teams to design materials that represent and reinforce overall University Advancement messages and key campaign messages, while adhering to and strengthening the University's brand and reputation for both internal and external audiences.
   » Maintains a productive and collaborative relationship with University Advancement Communication, knowledge the purpose, audience, usage and distribution for each project to ensure visually appealing and effective Advancement materials.
   » Manages the design project workflow from concept through production, adhering to specified and agreed upon timelines and budgets. Works closely with the Project and Production Management team to complete administrative design tasks according to department standards, which include everyday schedule updates in design job tracking system (FileMaker) as well as necessary production, preparation and project archiving. Maintains knowledge of industry trends, with availability to lgain new technical expertise as needed.
   » Performs other tasks and assists with projects as assigned.
Minimum Appropriate qualifications::
   » Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field required or an equivalent combination of education and practice can be considered.
   » Two to three years of graphic design practice, to include practice as a member of a design agency or in-house graphic design team.
   » capability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment with frequent deadlines.
   » Team player with strong creative, conceptual, decision-making and communication expertise.
   » Flexible, upbeat, energetic self-starter who enjoys collaboration with a wide variety of constituencies.
   » Must have a deep commitment to the well-being of the University and a commitment to the University's Catholic Augustinian heritage, and advancement of its mission, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
   » Proven knowledge of and practice with all methods, principles, procedures, and techniques, in both traditional and digital graphic design, production design, and photographic design treatments.
   » Proven practice working with and adhering to brand guidelines.
   » Demonstrated and thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and general Mac operating system.
   » Must understand and be familiar with all phases of print production from concept through completion, including prepress techniques, equipment, and software and be proficient in preparing files for commercial printing.
   » practiced in project management software to track projects and hours.

Preferred Appropriate qualifications::
   » practice working with or within an academic, fundraising, or non-profit environment is preferred.
   » practice creating digital and motion graphics utilizing programs such as Adobe Animate, Adobe Express and or Adobe After Effects is a plus.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: :
   » Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays as the demands of the job dictate.
Special Message to candidates::
Posting Date:: 06/13/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET)::
income Posting Information: : income is commensurate with practice.

income Band:: I
Job Job Category:: exempt

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Job Location: Pennsylvania
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Post Date: 06/13/2024 / Viewed 14 times
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