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Job Offer: Visual Arts Specialist:Rice UniversityJob description:Visual Arts SpecialistBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.» Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.» If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Visual Arts Specialist Position Number 952759 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://university-communications.ecu.edu/services/https://university-commu nications.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 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 $45,000-$50,349 income Grade Equivalency GN09 Work Schedule M-F, some weekend and evening work can be expected due to event schedules Work Hours 8am-5pm 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, knowledge, 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 tasks Work in this class involves performing a range of visual/graphic arts functions used in promotional, instructional, and educational materials. Work includes concepting, designing, and delivering products that visually communicate information through collateral such as brochures, posters, booklets, magazines, annual reports, invitations, promotional products, murals, identity graphics, displays, social media, marketing emails and other digital pieces. This position will execute artistic representations by using software and hardware, photography, and various digital and custom drawn illustrations. knowledge of printing practices is key to creating and completing projects ready to produce. The position may also be responsible for consulting with clients to determine project parameters such as purpose, audience, conceptual focus, and scope and concept cost options. This position is responsible for performing skilled photographic work to capture and reproduce photographic images when needed. This position serves as portrait photographer for the ECU health sciences campus and includes capability to use and maintain cameras, lighting, digital resolution, photo printing techniques, composition, plus color correcting and editing of photos. Travel between main and health sciences campus required. This position requires strong attention to detail and knowledge of maintaining consistent brand standards, while efficiently and effectively working through a queue of jobs simultaneously. Work may include leading and directing staff. 70% - Develop, create, execute, and manage graphic design projects assigned to the Department of Creative Services. Develop designs for clients, director, and senior editor by defining the function, audience, distribution method, budget, and other factors pertinent to the publication or design. Translate client's needs as established above, into design concept. Determine format as specified by client (e.g., brochure, booklet, poster, digital graphic, infographic, web ad, web page, electronic media, 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 designs and work with design director and editor until both are satisfied that work will meet expectations of client. Maintain the comprehensive visual identity program for the university by applying the uniform graphic standards in the creation of designs for university publications so that a consistent look prevails. The Visual Arts Specialist must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. 20% - Provides studio portrait photography services. 10% - Save and back up files according to departmental standards. Consistently use project management system to update current status, traffic and deadlines of assigned projects. Keep accurate records in time keeping system and database of job requests. Minimum Education/practice High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts practice related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and practice. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education Previous practice in digital photography, portrait photography, graphic design and illustration is preferred. License or Certification required by the Department None Special Instructions to Applicant » Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 07/25/2024 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. 08/09/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72706 Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located 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 candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, 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 E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. 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 practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? » Yes » No » * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy. » Chronicle of Higher Education » CareerBuilder » Greenville everyday Reflector » Raleigh News & Observer » InsightIntoDiversity.com » HigherEdJobs.com » InsideHigherEd.com » Monster.com » Indeed » ECU Website » Other Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of References » Media File » Portfolio Skills:
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