TEMP-Communications - Senior Graphic Designer

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Provide professional communications and marketing services in support of unit management as specified in the particular job posting. May develop communications materials in the form of graphics, brochures, fact sheets, articles for publication, logo designs, social media, and/or websites. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staffThis position typically will advise and counsel: unit management and staffThis position will supervise: NA

The marketing and communications team at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is seeking a temporary Senior Graphic Designer (46 months). This role is instrumental in elevating the visual identity and graphic presence for the College and its B.S., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, and Executive Education programs; Deans Office; Development; Alumni Relations; centers and initiatives; and other academic areas.

This position will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including the marketing, communications, and web/Salesforce team; degreed programs and centers/initiatives teams; College faculty and staff; and external vendors.

This position will report to the Assistant Director of Creative Services and the Interim Director of Marketing and Communications.

Job Duty 1 -
Develop content and oversee the design and production process for print collaterals.

Job Duty 2 -
Conduct and utilize market research as necessary to recommend appropriate marketing communications strategies.

Job Duty 3 -
Consult with academic and/or administrative personnel to acquire the necessary information about the subject.

Job Duty 4 -
Confer with Institute Communications and Marketing to ensure that Institute graphic and style standards are followed in all material.

Job Duty 5 -
May obtain cost estimates, collaborate in the selection of illustrators and printers and approve their work.

Job Duty 6 -
May provide input to department policies and procedures.

Job Duty 7 -
Perform other duties as assigned

• Using Adobe Creative Cloud apps, design and edit/update collateral for web, digital and traditional advertising, social media, email, and print; including brochures/reports, flyers, animated and static display ads, event signage, presentations, merchandise, email templates, letterhead/envelopes, and more
• Design brand-aligned visual identities for College events and initiatives (logos, patterns, text styles)
• Edit photos for size, web optimization, visual style, lighting, contrast, color balance, etc.
• Manage student graphic designers, provide consistent mentorship, clearly assign/manage projects, and provide constructive feedback

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

• Creative, innovative visual communicator with understanding of graphic design principles and current best practices
• Knowledge of and comfort with AI-assisted design tools (Photoshop Generative Fill, Adobe Firefly)
• Customer and people-oriented approach
• Team-oriented attitude
• Proactive communication skills (written and verbal)
• Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines (spelling and grammar, follow-up with stakeholders, etc.)
• Ability to re-prioritize tasks when necessary to align with team and College priorities
• Ability to work on-site at the Scheller College of Business in Midtown Atlanta five days per week

SKILLS
This job requires skills in writing and communication, creativity, and the ability to incorporate a variety of resources and tools to develop marketing materials. Requires ability to understand complex and/or highly technical ideas and programs and communicate them in lay terms. Also required are organizational skills as well as use of office and specialized computer applications.

• Required: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Required: Minimum 2 years of experience working as a graphic designer on a marketing and communications or creative team (corporate, agency, or higher education/non-profit)
• Preferred: 1 year of experience managing/mentoring junior designers or students

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.