Junior Designer

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis is seeking applicants for a Junior Designer. The University of Indianapolis Junior Designer is an integral member of the Office of University Communications and Marketing that is responsible for the creation of effective, high quality creative designs in support of the creative production team. Responsibilities include, under the supervision of a senior design professional, the updating of existing materials and/or creation of engaging and impactful designs for a mix of design needs that align with University Brand Standards to fulfill the requested deliverables from clients and stakeholders. The Junior Designer must be highly creative, organized, self-motivated, and have a sharp eye for details.

Company Description

Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus. We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.

Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States. Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference? UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well. The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.

If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Junior Designer- Essential Functions

• Use Adobe Creative Cloud software: Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, use of Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint, and occasionally Figma software, to update existing University marketing materials as needed including, but not limited to, brochures, posters, collateral pieces, postcards, envelopes, stationery, digital assets, logos, digital banners, signage, etc.
• Uphold UIndy's visual identity found in our style guide by using appropriate colors, font styles, iconography, photography, etc.
• Layout and/or update marketing collateral as provided by content specialists and marketing managers as needed in support of University marketing needs.
• Prepare print-ready files for materials for production, understanding of bleed and crop functions in the printing process.
• Resize/update digital assets including but not limited to email headers, website headers, social media graphics, etc.
• Work closely with senior design team in support of projects, providing design and production assistance as needed
• Effectively track and manage projects using project management software.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Junior Designer- Qualifications

• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience in design and production of creative materials including, but not limited to print/collateral, digital, and multimedia concepts
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, Communications, or related field is required
• Proficiency in the following software systems: Adobe Creative Cloud: Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Understands basic principles and techniques used in publication layout and design, including the use of type, color, paper, composition, graphics, and photography.
• Skilled in understanding the most appropriate media and software for the creation of graphic images.
• Ability to determine appropriate color space (PMS, CMYK, RGB) for each medium.
• Convincing design skills, a strong understanding of design software, good organization and time management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and coordinate daily work assignments independently, with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team toward organizational objectives.
• Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of success working effectively with diverse constituencies and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technology.
• Higher education experience is not required.
• Web design and development, motion graphics, or experience working within a Content Management System is a plus.