Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
The Opportunity:
The Graphic Design Specialist II is responsible for the artistic direction and production of communications and media for the College of Graduate Studies, as needed. Communication and media channels include websites, web applications, content management systems, customer relationship management systems, events, displays and exhibits, presentations, printed collateral, advertisements, social media, video, photography, and related applications. This position will also oversee a team of one to two part-time OPS Design Assistants.
Responsibilities:
- Provides artistic direction and production of all communications and media including annual reports, displays and exhibits, presentations, events, printed collateral, videos, advertisements, etc. Includes overseeing one to two design assistants’ work.
- Provides artistic direction and production for websites, web applications, content management systems, and customer relationship management systems.
- Collaborates with clients to define needs and concepts and then develops and produces all related artwork, layouts, and designs as required for the production of publications promoting graduate education at the University of Central Florida. In coordination with IT and functional staff, designs and implements web interfaces for College applications used for funding, admissions, student services, postdoc, and grad council.
- Recommends and applies graphic standards for the College of Graduate Studies. Designs, develops, programs, tests, and manages websites and multimedia/web applications, using current technologies. Visually represents ideas using tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. Ensures University of Central Florida branding protocol and best practices are followed.
- Conducts research and recommends new technologies and design approaches. Supports communications as requested when the Multimedia Services Manager (Interim Director) is out of the office.
- Assists in complying with university policy and legislation for publications (American Disability Act [Section 508], UCF Graphic Standards, University Web Policy, etc.).
- Consults and coordinates closely with deans and directors and with IT staff, other offices (including Printing Services, Marketing, and CDL), and vendors in order to define specifications, develop concepts, determine design and production milestones, and produce final products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Adobe Creative Suite – Intermediate skill level
- Photoshop – Basic skill level
- Microsoft Suite – Basic skill level
- Video Editing – Basic skill level
- Photography – Basic skill level
- Web Design – Basic skill level
Additional Application Materials Required:
Please provide work samples along with application.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
- Flexible work environment
- And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here .
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
Graduate Studies
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Schedule may vary as required.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.