School Of Music | Student Graphic Designer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER JOB

The principal role of the SOM student graphic designer is to support the communication and marketing efforts by creating high-quality digital and print content.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all University and departmental branding and marketing standards are followed.

• Uses knowledge of current graphic design software within Adobe Creative Suite to produce print and digital materials.

• Meet weekly with supervisor.

• Remain abreast of technological advances in the field, identify areas of use in the organization, and stay familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Demonstrate basic understanding and usage of typography, color theory, and principles and elements of design in all created pieces.

• Work on several projects at once, sometimes under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission

• Training Champions for Christ.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student in good standing with the University

• Able to work between 15-20 hours a week (primarily between the hours of 8 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday)

• Possess a creative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn

• Able to give and receive creative feedback

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting

• Experience in graphic design

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines

• Eligible for Federal Work Study, Work Assistant, or International Work Supplement (depending on position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic Design major or similar major/minor

• Photography skills

• Photoshop/Editing skills

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Occasionally required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. For SOM productions and concerts, music levels may be above average, but will not exceed industry and OSHA safety standards. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

None

Work Hours

Varies depending on class schedule.