Details
Posted: 10-May-22
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Salary: Open
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Department Summary
Student Life Communications, Marketing & Design at the U-M is a multi-disciplinary team of communication and marketing professionals. Together we create cutting-edge user experiences and customer engagement that drives revenues and ensures the success of 26 Student Life units.
Job Summary
Restaurants, places to live, recreational sports and fitness, well-being, big events and, diversity, equity and inclusion (to name just a few.) The products, programs and services we market on behalf of Student Life are focused on students, faculty and staff so the work is creative, the results are real, the standards are high and teamwork is key.
We’re looking for an experienced, innovative, motivated and highly creative multimedia designer to join our growing team of marketing and communications experts—strategists, designers, writers, account managers, social media and digital marketing experts, user experience and web professionals and student pros. Your work will include traditional print, email marketing, website design, direct mail, point of sale, site graphics and multimedia projects. The work is often independent, frequently collaborative and always brand-focused.
- Our environment is fast-paced, collaborative, friendly, data and results-driven.
- Join us in making a difference in Student Life at U-M.
- This full-time position reports to the Director of Creative Services, Student Life Communications, Marketing & Design.
- To be considered for this position a cover letter, resume and work samples or a link to your portfolio are required.
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- Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 3-5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent creative/conceptual thinking
- Extensive experience in design for print and digital media
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google tools a plus
- Sophisticated sense of design and creative vision
- Skilled in art direction for photography and video
- Exceptional typographic skills
- Proven experience in website and HTML email design with a working knowledge of HTML and CSS
- Ability to execute concepts across a range of marketing media
- Experience working with and supporting established brands
- Professional experience in a traditional or in-house marketing, branding or advertising agency
- Experience with consumer product marketing is helpful
Position Criteria:
- Superior organizational and time management abilities
- Comfortable and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and in working with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to changing priorities
- Proven ability to work well in a team environment and with a diverse group of clients
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Working conditions
- Must be available outside of normal business hours as needed
- Must be comfortable working in a virtual environment
Physical requirements
May be in a stationary position for an extended period of time
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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