Lehigh University

Lehigh University is seeking a well-rounded and thoughtful designer to join their highly collaborative, in-house creative services department. The ideal candidate is dedicated to his/her craft, is hard working, and wants to make meaningful contributions to the institution every day. Not only is it important to have a strong design foundation (typography, layout, color and imaging) and strong conceptual and production skills, it is essential to have the ability to think digitally across multiple mediums and formats—to be “media agnostic.”

Design opportunities at Lehigh are varied and challenging which provides an exciting environment suited for continued professional development. Projects range from traditional marketing and editorial print work, environmental design, video, responsive Web design, and digital publishing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Design and produce brand appropriate and visually compelling solutions for a wide variety of in-house projects (within given budgets)
Design marketing and editorial material, for both print and digital formats
Deliver multiple design options or approaches for each assignment
Support and strengthen Lehigh’s brand initiative within given design directives
Conceptualize and propose design or content ideas outside of given schedule of projects (proactive, self-assigned assignments)
Manage all aspects of assigned projects from development to delivery to project archive
Coordinate and complete all production aspects of assigned projects including scheduling, trafficking and directing photo shoots
Collaborate and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, internal clients, faculty and outside vendors to ensure project success
Meet all project deadlines and deliver on all commitments
Assist with and promote strategic planning within the design group
Keep up with current design trends, social media platforms and design technology

Special Considerationss:

Periods of high volume/workload may be required; web development frequently requires extensive testing and refinement
Occasional local travel is required; client meetings, training, etc.

FTE: 100%

Grade and Hiring Minimum:
9-40
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary adjustments for internal candidates comply with University policy. For more information contact Human Resources.

Job Requirements:

BFA in Graphic Design or similar degree.
Qualified candidates should have 3 to 5 years experience in a design studio, agency
or in-house creative department.
Strong design foundation (typography, layout, color and imaging), with an eye for great design.
Clean and contemporary design aesthetic with a focus on communication.
Experienced in designing for multiple mediums and formats (Multi-disciplinary and media agnostic)
Focused, independent and well organized with a blend of technical and conceptual skills.
Advanced level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (CS6)
Strong familiarity with print and digital publishing production.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrate a deep respect for deadlines and fulfilling commitments
Should thrive in an energetic collaborative environment
Strong written and presentation skills with the ability to respond tactfully in all situations.
Rich media, digital publishing and video production experience a plus
Periods of high volume/workload may be required; web development frequently requires extensive testing and refinement
Occasional local travel is required; client meetings, training, etc.

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