Job Description

Graphic Designer, Photographer & Brand Standards Manager

The Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Brand Standards Manager is responsible for producing high-impact and dynamic design projects from concept to completion; ensuring brand consistency across all platforms; and capturing high-quality photographic images that align with the university's brand, mission and traditions.

Additional duties of the position include directing photo shoots, arranging printing of publications, maintaining brand guidelines, managing the institution's photo library, and developing and managing brand assets. The Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Brand Standards Manager may also coordinate work of part-time or student workers in the development and production of designs.

A valued member of the Office of Public Relations, this position and fellow colleagues serve university departments across four locations in the state of Oklahoma. This is a salaried position. As such, the Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Brand Standards Manager is occasionally required to work additional hours to complete projects and work university events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Graphic Design, Multi-media design or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Five years of experience as a graphic designer producing both print and digital material.
• Extensive experience in Adobe products including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proven experience creating publications through all phases, from concept through printing.
• Professional photography

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of graphic design, styles, and layout techniques.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of typography and design to create concepts and comprehensive layouts that reflect an institution's brand.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in the university setting.
• Possessing strong organizational and planning skills.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Adobe Certified Professional

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrate talent as a designer, including an understanding of the need to balance function and visual appearance to achieve successful communication using an established brand.
• An understanding of marketing campaigns and the brand and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
• Attention to detail in creating and proofing projects that meet brand standards and ADA requirements.

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