About the position
The Marketing & Community Engagement team at WSU Tech is seeking a talented, detail oriented, deadline-driven, creative, and self-motivated Visual Designer! If you have a strong physical and/or online portfolio with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience showing creative and engaging design for both print and web, you may be just who we are looking for! The Marketing & Community Engagement team believes in a work hard, play hard mentality, and we are always looking for the next great marketing opportunity. Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Creative Services, the Visual Designer will be tasked with numerous design projects to attract leads, announce new programs and events, enhance our website effectiveness with aesthetics, communicate both internal and external marketing clearly, and commit to upholding our WSU Tech Visual Standards in every project. Ready to join a team of forward-thinking marketing rockstars who move at warp speed? Apply today! *Applicant MUST submit a portfolio link to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Execute a wide range of design projects from concept to final production.
- Design content and graphics that represent all areas of the college and support the WSU Tech brand(s).
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking to develop creative solutions that meet the college’s needs.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external partners to develop marketing collateral.
- Meet all project deadlines by starting and completing assignments on time.
- Accept direction and feedback professionally and work toward the best creative outcomes.
- Maintain consistency with WSU Tech’s brand voice across all assigned work.
- Support marketing campaigns and events as needed.
- Engage in professional development and continuing education to enhance performance and skills.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of digital creative platforms, design software, and industry best practices.
- Improve department efficiency by adapting quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Contribute to a positive work environment by communicating and interacting respectfully with students, customers, coworkers, and management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Proven professional experience (a minimum of 2-4 years) in visual design, preferably in a marketing or advertising environment, showcasing a strong portfolio of work.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- A progressive work history as demonstrated by a strong online and/or print portfolio exhibiting top-quality work for both web and print, required.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines with strong organization skills, required.
- Ability to deal with diverse and flexible situations in a busy environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for education and the mission of WSU Tech, along with a creative approach to problem-solving.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in utilizing web and social media tools to achieve business objectives, preferred.
- Knowledge of Photography with DSLR cameras, preferred.
- Experience in dimensional design, including but not limited to vehicles, large transportation, facilities, fixtures, etc., preferred.
Benefits
- Compensation: $23.01
