Graphic Designer-Editorial and Design Services

Position Information

Position Title

Graphic Designer-Editorial and Design Services Work Location

Springfield Campus Department

Editorial and Design Services HR Home Department

096102 EDITORIAL AND DESIGN SERVICES Pay Grade

42 Proposed Salary

$35,568 - $39,000 annually Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type

Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt General Function

The Graphic Designer, Editorial and Design Services is responsible for producing a wide variety of printed and digital materials for the University, which include brochures, banners, ads, other publications and assists with digital graphic design services. Clients include the President’s Office, Development and Alumni Relations, the Office of Admissions, and academic colleges. The Graphic Designer, Editorial and Design Services uses the University’s brand standards, creativity, skill and talent to take projects from concept to delivery, participates in client meetings, develops concepts and designs, assists in directing photo shoots and illustrations, presents design layouts to departmental staff, makes presentations to clients, prepares files for print through desktop publishing, and arranges for the printing of publications with both on-campus and off-campus printers. The Graphic Designer, Editorial and Design Services may assist other staff by producing projects they have designed.

Description of Primary Duties

1. Produces effective publications, from concept to delivery, by participating in project interviews, developing concepts and designs, assisting with or directing photo shoots and illustrations, making presentations to clients, producing proofs, and preparing files through desktop publishing.

2. Meets the client’s or department’s communication objectives through a thorough knowledge of type and design in order to develop concepts, sketches, or proofs and advising them of appropriate options to achieve their communication objectives.

3. Works within a team of writers, designers, photographers, and clients.

4. Operates within budgets and deadlines established for various publications by helping establish a project brief, following an established production schedule, preparing specifications for print vendors, preparing cost estimates, overseeing the print vendor bidding process, reviewing printer proofs, ordering mailing labels as needed and following USPS regulations, verifying that the assigned project is completed and ready to deliver, preparing an itemized bill for the client, and archiving the work electronically and in hard copy.

5. Creates printed and digital material within University brand standards by utilizing available desktop publishing software and becoming proficient in new software programs and versions.

6. Assists the supervisor or other staff by performing edits for various projects.

7. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

8. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, maintaining a current knowledge of desktop publishing, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the designated supervisor.

9. Contributes to the overall success of the department by assisting with the editing of print and electronic materials and performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Art or a related field is required. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in graphic design is preferred.

Experience: Either one year work experience in graphic design or a minimum of three semesters experience as a part-time student designer in a professional setting taking a publication from concept to delivery is required. Experience designing on a Macintosh computer using software packages such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoShop is required. Experience in a university setting is preferred.

Skills: Must demonstrate talent as a designer, including the ability to combine function and visual appearance to achieve successful communication. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as good organizational and planning skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort: The scope of the position occasionally requires working additional hours to meet deadlines. The position requires an extensive amount of time working at a computer work station.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21735.htm Open Date

02/28/2020 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is July 1, 2020, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Upload PDF portfolio that demonstrates successful graphic design initiatives.

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number

20200043FTS Quicklink for Posting

https://missouristate-training.peopleadmin.com/postings/49186