MENU
   
Welcome!! Register or Login

    Job details


Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer:KUOW

Job description:

Graphic Designer

Listing description
Req #: 240021
Department: KUOW / PSPR
Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.kuow.org/
Job Job location: Seattle - Other, Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail: U District; open to hybrid work schedule (combination in-office + remote)
Posting Date: 10/18/2024 Closing Info:
Closes On 11/03/2024
income: 55% of $3839 - $5135 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift advantages:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website,click here.
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle's NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen knowledge. We are committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, dismantling racial inequities, and amplifying underrepresented voices in our community.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, 22 hours/week Graphic Designer (Graphic Designer/Illustrator). this function will be instrumental in sharing KUOW's mission and work through the creation of compelling visuals across multiple channels and mediums, from Instagram posts to printed postcards.
JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable working independently. They must deliver clean, web- and print-ready designs located on existing style guides and brand guidelines in a fast-paced production environment. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, web and pre-press skills, intrinsic design capability, typographic skills, and acute attention to detail. The capability to manage and fulfill multiple projects and communicate with key stakeholders is also essential.
KEY tasks AND Job responsibilities:
Graphic Design Production (55%)
• Create designs in a variety of programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Create print collateral from brand style guide including posters, postcards, merchandise, brochures, one-sheets, experiential pieces, stickers, pins, and books.
• Design and produce social media collateral for KUOW's Instagram, YouTube and Facebook accounts, including light motion design and cinemograph design.
• Produce everyday Instagram posts from news stories, including design, typography, layout, captioning and ADA best practices.
• Develop clean and effective graphic templates for web, live events, and email newsletters.
• Concept, design and template digital ad packages for web, social and display placements.
• Concept, design and iterate original artwork and supplemental digital assets for KUOW programs and podcasts.
Design Collaboration (40%)
• Take direction from multiple team members, field original creative requests and support production work. Provide timely design proofs and revisions and update stakeholders on design project statuses via email, Slack, Monday, and Salesforce.
Other tasks as assigned (5%)
• Attend and participate in department and organization meetings and trainings.
• Support internal station initiatives.
• Perform other tasks, as assigned by the Marketing Campaign Manager.
SUPERVISION
• Position reports to Marketing Campaign Manager
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
RACIAL EQUITY
Actively contribute to a workplace culture of anti-racism, belonging, and inclusion that is supportive and welcoming to all.
SUCCESS PROFILE
Knowledge of:
• A variety of design software and programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Standard design file preparation for different applications including largescale outdoor print and high-resolution digital formats.
• Knowledge of best practices for brand visual design and adherence.
capability to:
• Be highly detail-oriented and organized; thrive in a fast-paced environment
• gain trust and be proactive in anticipating needs and collaborating with stakeholders to translate their creative vision within brand guidelines and design best practices.
• Be curious, creative, and resourceful in short and long-term problem-solving.
• Multi-task while balancing conflicting deadlines and priorities; take initiative with completing tasks and solving issues.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders, personalizing your approach to meet their needs.
• Value diversity and accessibility, and seek to understand and create space for multiple perspectives and practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• tasks may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
• Position is appropriate/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.
Requirements include:
• One year of applicable college-level training in graphics design, or equivalent art school training
• and one year of practice as a Graphic Illustrator OR an equivalent combination of practice and training.
Equivalent education/practice will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
• Passion for KUOW's mission to create and serve a more informed public
• Commitment to racial equity and capability to work with diverse teams
KUOW Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At KUOW, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in an anti-racist, multicultural environment that promotes racial equity and inclusivity. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), veterans and individuals with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington. The University of Washington and KUOW are committed to full and positive compliance with all applicable federal, state, and University of Washington laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, discapability, or veteran status.

Organization: 
KUOW

Job Job location: 
Seattle, WA United States

Job Job Category: 
Graphic Design

Deadline: 
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Employment Type: 
Part time

Hours Per Week: 
22.00

Send Application Materials To: 

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory= jobprofile&szOrderID=240021&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&s zReturnToSearch=1

Minimum income: 
$25,337.00

Maximum income: 
$33,891.00

Website: 
KUOW

Email address: 
E-Mail: scukier@kuow.org

Phone: 
(206) 221-3295

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

Skills:

Job Category: Other [ View All Other Jobs ]
Language requirements:
Employment type:
Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Seattle, Washington
Address: Seattle
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 10/23/2024 / Viewed 3 times
Contact Information
Company: KUOW
Contact Email: scukier@kuow.org


Apply Online