Senior Digital Designer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on May 18, 2023
Senior Digital Designer
Enterprise Marketing and Communications
As Virginia Commonwealth University's integrated communications expert, we leverage the power of our institutional knowledge and the depth and diversity of our talent to deliver results that align with VCU and VCU Health's strategic goals. We understand that VCU is not like the rest. In a world of the common, we are the uncommon. We are unlike any other.
The Opportunity
As a part of the Enterprise Marketing and Communications division, this senior level web design position reports to the Digital Director within the marketing team. The role requires a broad knowledge of design for web systems, informational design and social media graphics. The role requires a natural collaborator with good communication skills. This position will also work across teams to design and develop standards for university websites and the university web framework
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's generous benefits package that includes: competitive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, Virginia Retirement System (VRS), tuition waiver, partner discounts, and abundant opportunities for career development and advancement. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Mininum Job Requirements:
· Advanced/demonstrated knowledge of digital and web communication and design
· Adobe Creative Suite expertise
· Demonstrated knowledge of UI design; ability to work with html, css and javascript
· Ability to work independently and in a team setting with writers, developers, designers, photographers and videographers, to develop and execute creative concepts
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
· Ability to communicate and present innovative ideas and designs accurately and clearly
· Able to successfully handle multiple tasks, shift focus and prioritize to meet a variety of deadlines
· Strong leadership and decision making skills
· Bachelor's degree in a design/communications related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
· Portfolio demonstrating innovative digital web design solutions
· Preferred qualifications
· Work in a university or agency setting
· Demonstrated understanding and use of analytics and metrics
· Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000
Position Details:
Department: Enterprise Marketing and Communications
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt