Designer
Company: Colgate University
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Position InformationJob Category -
Professional/Administrative
Position Title - Designer
Full Time/Part Time - Full Time
Division - Office of University Communications
Department - Office of University Communications
Department Statement - The Office of Communications tells the
Colgate story. We strengthen the Universitys presence and
reputation among external and internal audiences through our
strategic direction of the Colgate identity and its core messaging
platforms. Our office oversees all official University integrated
marketing programs and communications and is responsible for
curating and creating content for Colgate Magazine; for digital
outlets including the Universitys website, mobile apps, and social
media; for admission and advancement publications; and media
relations campaigns.
Accountabilities - The Designer assists with print and digital
design initiatives, executing the production of visual materials
for the Colgate University communications department. They create
high-quality, accessible designs that engage relevant audiences,
including current and prospective students, faculty and staff,
alumni, and general University supporters. They conceptualize and
design various print materials, websites, emails, mobile apps, and
other assigned marketing initiatives. They maintain consistency
across the Colgate University identity through cross-platform
creative efforts, delivering content on time, within budget, and
according to the established visual standards. Reporting to the
Senior Director of Communications and working collaboratively
within the Colgate University Office of Communications, the
Designer contributes as a valuable member of a high-performance
team, working collaboratively, and implementing feedback.Technical
CompetenciesName - Visual Communications
Description - Able to demonstrate foundational design principles,
theories of communication, and problem-solving strategies.Able to
demonstrate how art direction, design, and conceptual ideas can
tell a story on behalf of a brand and within a product.Able to
assess and translate communications requirements using multiple art
forms.Name - Brand Management
Description - Able to consistently reflect and represent the
Colgate identity in all aspects of design and creative content
creation.Able to work within existing brand standards to create the
best possible solutions.Able to collaborate with clients and
University departments to ensure compliance with policies and
standards around identity graphics, web content, and online
accessibility.Name - Content Creation and Production
Description - Able to design and produce high-quality visual
communications for all communication platforms.Able to demonstrate
a strong understanding of the print production process.Able to
create data visualization and information graphics.Able to create
sitemaps, user flows, wireframes, page layouts, UI specification
deliverables, and hand-off designs for development staff.Name -
Communications Planning and Strategy
Description - Able to take multiple sources of input, combine them
into a cohesive package, and promptly deliver
prototypes/mockups.Able to independently assess user requirements
and recommend the proper solution for small projects and to work
collaboratively for medium-sized projects.Able to build
relationships with multiple media channels and across the
university.Name - Visual Communications Technologies
Description - Able to leverage the advanced features of all
relevant content creation systems and technologies.Able to create,
collaborate, and manage files within content creation and content
management tools employed within the communications division.Able
to use content creation software for deployment across multiple
platforms and media.Able to design and concept for applications
across digital media, including user-centered website design, user
interface, mobile applications, and responsive design.Name - Vendor
Management
Description - Able to demonstrate knowledge of key markets and
vendors within the specific areas of the visual communications
domain.Able to negotiate favorable terms with vendors of the
communications division and ensure vendors perform to
expectations.Behavioral CompetenciesName - Personal Accountability
for Results
Description - Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and
outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude;
shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.Name - Effective
Communication
Description - Demonstrates effective written and oral communication
skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts
communication to diverse audiences; protects private and
confidential information.Name - Problem Solving and Decision
Making
Description - Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and
solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and
quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions;
factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear,
transparent, and timely decisions.Name - Change Management
Description - Responds positively to changing university
initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective
performance; understands the long-term direction of the university
and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new
methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is
appropriate.Name - Leadership and Teamwork
Description - Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to
achieve departmental and organizational success; balances
individual and department goals; helps others perform at their
best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and
organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves
conflicts among team members.Name - Creativity and Innovation
Description - Generates, explores, encourages, and implements
innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university,
division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the
effectiveness of new initiatives.Name - Diversity and Inclusion
Description - Demonstrates respect for people and their
differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns
the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others;
works to understand the perspective of others; promotes
opportunities to experience diversity within our community.Name -
Sustainability
Description - Understands the impact of decision making and
personal behavior in achieving the universitys commitment to a
sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the
universitys sustainability initiatives; influences others to use
sustainable practices.RequirementsProfessional Experience/
Qualifications - A digital portfolio that demonstrates executed
creative communication designMinimum of 3 years of professional
work experience as a designer or jr. designerDemonstrated ability
to collaborate with editors, illustrators, photographers,
developers, and campus clients/partnersFunctional knowledge of
design, user interface, and best practices for digital media,
including social media, web, mobile apps, and emailFunctional
knowledge of print production and other print processesFunctional
knowledge of Apple operating systems, Adobe Creative Cloud suite,
Google Drive, and Microsoft OfficeFundamental knowledge of HTML,
CSS, and WordpressFundamental understanding and experience in
responsive design principles
Preferred Qualifications - UX/ UI & UX/UA conceptual understanding
is preferredKnowledge of accessibility practices in web design
(WCAG 2.1 Level AA) is preferredKnowledge of Drupal a plusKnowledge
of responsive CSS frameworks (such as Bootstrap), PHP, and HTML5 a
plusExperience with formal and informal usability testing using
design prototypes, and responding to results a plusExperience with
BaseCamp a plusExperience in a college, university or sophisticated
organization communications offices a plus
Education - An Associates degree is required.
A Bachelors degree is preferred.
Certifications -
Physical Requirements -
Other Information - Cover Letter Special Instructions:
Applicants are required to include a link in their cover letter or
resume to their professional online portfolio.
Diversity Statement Instructions:
Colgate has a diverse student, faculty, staff, and alumni
population representing a variety of races, gender identities,
social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national
origins, etc. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan presents a
framework for continuing the creation of an inclusive campus and
engaging the Colgate community in this effort in the years
ahead.
Please describe how you would connect and work with a diverse
community. The statement can be any length (e.g. paragraph or
page). You can upload the statement under the Diversity Statement
document heading. For information on how to write a diversity
statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity
Statements.Posting Detail InformationRequisition Number -
2022S065Posting
Temporary - No
Work Schedule - Weekdays
Job Open Date - 05/06/2022
Job Close Date -
Open Until Filled - Yes
Special Instructions Summary -
EEO Statement - It is the policy of Colgate University not to
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on
the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex,
pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected
Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic
violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories
covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups,
women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are
encouraged to apply.
Clery Act - CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of
Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report
includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of
Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1.
crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public
property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from,
the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing
facilities. The report also includes institutional policies
concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies
concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related
matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance
Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. You may also access the
report from the Campus Safety web page at:
www.colgate.edu/offices/support/campussafety.
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