Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Lansing, Michigan
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted: 02-Sep-23
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 238963
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, outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position, and include a link to relevant work samples/portfolio.
The University of Michigan community is committed to growing and retaining a diverse and thriving workforce, demonstrating respect and inclusivity for all.
Note: Currently, all interviews are being conducted virtually. While work arrangements are flexible with regard to work location, all new employees are expected to be in commutable distance to campus, unless reported otherwise in the job posting.
Are you an experienced creative thinker and visual storyteller? Someone who is energized by collaborating with teams to develop engaging and innovative solutions that meet marketing/communication goals? Michigan Creative, the largest provider of creative services to the University of Michigan, is seeking a Multimedia Designer to join our team. In this role, you will design a wide variety of projects for the Office of the Vice President for Communications and other clients across U-M's 19 schools and colleges, Michigan Medicine, and multiple institutes and centers. You will be responsible for creating the overall look and feel of print and digital campaigns and maintaining the university's brand standards across all efforts. This position reports to the Creative Director.
- Lead visual storytelling through the conceptualization, design and execution of innovative and strategic communication and marketing materials across digital and print platforms.
- Contribute to large and complex projects that meet institutional needs by collaborating with account managers, writers, production managers, web developers, campus partners and vendors.
- Create content hierarchies for most effective delivery of messages. Assess and determine client's communication needs and make appropriate recommendations based on overall communications strategies.
- Develop assets by working with internal staff and external vendors to execute creative ideas in photography, video, animation, design, etc.
- Direct freelance designers and vendors as needed to maintain design standards and meet client communication needs.
- 5+ years of professional design experience creating successful campaigns, from concept development to design and production.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with After Effects, Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD a plus.
- Portfolio providing examples of creative solutions and complex integrated campaigns that you've developed and designed.
Ideal candidates will have the following characteristics:
- Ability to take feedback from team members and clients and find the best ways to address concerns and provide new solutions.
- Experience developing brands through research, strategy, messaging and design.
- Working knowledge of market research, brand development, interactive design, user-centered experience design, digital marketing and the creative process.
- Ability to prioritize work and resources (timelines, budgets, and capacity) across short- and long-term projects.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
The Office of the Vice President for Communications seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.