Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
SW-School of Social Work-380100
Career Area
Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
05/12/2023
Application Deadline
05/22/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Visual Arts Specialist – Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN11
Working Title
Graphic Designer/Web Designer
Position Number
00061345
Vacancy ID
P017437
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility
Remote:
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$53,518-$59,465
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.
The Communications department within the Dean’s Office/Development Office provides results-oriented strategic internal and external communications, public relations, and marketing solutions designed to meet our school’s objectives.
Position Summary
Graphic Designer/Web Designer is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.
As part of the communications & marketing team, this Graphic Designer/Web Designer provides in-house design, communications and marketing support to the UNC School of Social Work. The primary purpose of this position is to translate communications opportunities and challenges into well-designed, high-impact digital, video and print materials that visually communicate the message of the brand. Other responsibilities include maintaining an accessible and user-friendly website with support of the University’s ITS department. This position will lead the design and project management responsibilities on multiple simultaneous projects with a variety of visual styles and opportunity for creative input.
This position will lead web governance and perform content updates (content provided by SSW colleagues) for a School of Social Work site, including administration of web governance policies, brand guidelines, writing style guide, digital accessibility policy, and regular content review and site. In addition, this position leads School of Social Work digital accessibility efforts by working collaboratively with the UNC Digital Accessibility Office to evaluate and provide accessible solutions for the communication team’s digital work.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of visual/graphic arts experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Proficiency, skill and applied experience using a website CMS.
Demonstrated mastery of design principles through a portfolio of projects.
Strong design, layout and typography skills.
Proven ability to design print and web work with a demonstrated understanding of current design principles and aesthetics.
Have demonstrated technical knowledge, have good client/customer skills, be team-oriented, be able to independently manage projects from start to finish and have experience working within specific time frames and budgets.
Ability to communicate well with clients throughout the School and with printers and other vendors.
Ability to take an assignment or complex project and independently see it through the design and production processes.
– Must possess proven ability to design and project-manage communications & marketing projects (print, digital, web and video) with a demonstrated understanding of current design principles and aesthetics. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment that requires the ability to effectively deliver timely, customized design solutions within the University brand and the School of Social Work’s sub-brand.
– Must be a self-sufficient designer with an excellent portfolio, have a strong sense of typography and be extremely detail-oriented. Must have demonstrated technical knowledge, have good client/customer skills, be team-oriented, be able to independently manage projects from start to finish and have experience working within specific timeframes and budgets.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Very strong preference for Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Strong preference for computer skills on a Mac platform and familiarity with Adobe CC
(particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, Acrobat).
Strong preference for 2-4 years minimum experience.
Preference for an NASAD accredited graphic design program graduate.
Google Analytics experience is a plus.
Office 365; RiseVision; Qualtrics experience is a plus.
WordPress experience is a plus.
Experience with standards compliant front-end web design tools, including HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and other XML-based applications is a plus
Prior experience designing for the web and digital applications (websites, emails, gifs, social media, etc.) is a plus
Experience with web prototyping (wireframing) software is a plus (Adobe XD or Sketch).
Preferred familiarity with digital accessibility concepts and WCAG 2.0 recommendations
Experience in an agency setting or working in a billable hours environment is a plus.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
NA
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/256756
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.