Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Provide art direction to graphic design freelancers and graphic design student intern, and design a full range of print collateral and digital assets
• Supervise creative direction for all print and digital ads, familiarizing oneself with the advertising calendar
• Partner with freelance creative director and executive director of marketing to develop concepts for mass media campaigns, alumni solicitations, and other integrated marketing initiatives
• Serve as art director and lead designer for the bi-annual production of Queens magazine; work closely with SPARK Publications to oversee page design and layout for Class Notes
• Contribute creative content for social media opportunities and admissions emails
• Oversee the university’s professional photography needs, including the capture and maintenance of photographic assets
• Lead efforts for the creation of long- and short-form videos in collaboration with freelance video partners and digital media coordinator
• Hire and supervise the graphic design intern
• Manage the annual budget for professional photography and video needs
• Work with the marketing team and campus clients to develop multi-channel creative solutions
• Enforce the brand identity and visual and messaging standards
• Onboard new graphic design freelancers by reviewing brand guidelines
• Provide exceptional service to clients by meeting given deadlines, proactively communicating

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Three to five years of experience in graphic design, with demonstrated strong technique, creativity, and style
• Highly creative with extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite as well as standard office software
• Solid understanding of typography, color, line, composition, and design
• Basic skills in photography, videography and video editing
• Previous experience with Basecamp project management software is a plus
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain strong rapport with students, employees, external vendors and constituents throughout the university
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skill – being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with high attention to detail who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to thoughtfully present and explain creative ideas to non-designers
• Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely, creative, win-win manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make workable recommendations in a timely manner
• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Availability to occasionally work nights and/or weekends to meet demands of the position

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system – 75‐100% of the time
• Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co‐workers, vendors, and students – 75‐100% of the time.
• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems – 75‐100% of the time.
• Mobility: Kneel for physical inspection of storage areas; Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus – 25-50% of the time.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly – 75‐100% of the time.
• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 20 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects – 25-50% of the time.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions – 75‐100% of the time.

Work Conditions

• Work in an office environment, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, service providers, and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.