Graphic Designer

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Department: 190101 - College Of Veterinary Medicine

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking a Graphic Designer who uses creative storytelling to elevate the visual brand connecting the community with world-class animal care, education, and groundbreaking innovation.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design and produce a varied array of marketing and communication materials, encompassing brochures, flyers, posters, social media graphics, website banners, email templates, newsletters, infographics, and more.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing and communications team, as well as other stakeholders, to deeply understand project objectives and requirements.
• Ensure all designs are visually compelling, align with brand guidelines, and are optimized for seamless integration across both print and digital platforms.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving design methodologies, and emerging technologies to consistently elevate the caliber and impact of our visual communications.
• Transform creative concepts into captivating designs that effectively convey key messages to target audiences.
• Present design concepts and proposals to team members and clients, actively seeking and integrating feedback for continuous refinement.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design and knowledge and proficiency in basic graphic design/layout. Demonstrated experience creating brochures, factsheets, advertisements, newsletters, and other print and digital marketing material using the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop).
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under the pressure of frequent deadlines and changing priorities.
• Experience in higher education or a medical setting and demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of marketing, including media presence, public relations, strategic planning, branding, publications, e-marketing, and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complicated issues clearly and succinctly in composing correspondence, effecting modifications, and attaining agreement with the appropriate constituents (if applicable) on making changes.
• Ability to approach assignments in a proactive manner and continually seek to improve internal processes and ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently.

Required license or certification

• N/A

Position Number: 00110919

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