Student Engagement - Graphic Designer (FWS/NFWS)

The Student Engagement Graphic Designer will create marketing materials for Student Engagement. Responsibilities include meeting with clients, preparing final files, and maintaining an orderly archive of projects.

Responsibilities

• Creating marketing materials using programs within the Adobe Suite
• Meeting with clients in person or remotely to discuss projects
• Weekly meetings with staff to discuss projects in progress
• Prepare final digital, print files, as well as deliver completed projects to clients as needed
• Maintain an orderly archive of projects and strict schedule for completed tasks as requested by clients
• Adhere to Grand Canyon Universities branding and style guides
• Serve as a department ambassador and promote the departments at events and activities
• Assist with social media or experiential marketing efforts
• Meet regularly with Marketing/Media Coordinator to receive feedback/changes, review upcoming events, assignments and communication strategies

Requirements

• Proficient in editing software programs including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Able to take and receive direction from Student Engagement staff for vision in creating design
• Able to work well with others in achieving the common goal of highlighting and marketing Student Engagement events
• Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc)
• Organized, punctual, creative, and have keen attention to detail
• Interest in marketing, student affairs, retail, and/or social media
• Provide a portfolio upon request
• Must have own computer to do projects on
• Ability to work 10-20 hours per week
• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University

Key Skills

• Proficient in editing software programs including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Able to take and receive direction from Student Engagement staff for vision in creating design
• Able to work well with others in achieving the common goal of highlighting and marketing Student Engagement events
• Must be familiar with print and digital formats (native files, JPG, TIFF, PNG, EPS, PDF, etc)
• Organized, punctual, creative, and have keen attention to detail
• Interest in marketing, student affairs, retail, and/or social media