Graphic Designer

Title: Graphic Designer

Job Description:

•   10002603
•  Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Department: University Life

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Salary: Salary starting at $20/hour, commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Office of Marketing and Communications within University Life, supports the division's efforts to engage all of the Mason community.

About the Position:

The Graphic Designer will work as part of a team comprised of marketing and communications professionals and reports to the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications within University Life Marketing and Communications. This is a part-time, hourly wage position.

Responsibilities:

• Design high-quality print and digital deliverables for University Life events/campaigns/programming/etc.;
• Contribute to the development and execution of a unit social media plan; and
• Develop content for university communications channels.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with print and publication design;
• Ability to generate original concepts and execute them from start to finish;
• Direct experience with final preparation and packaging of print materials;
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Bridge/Lightroom);
• Experience with operating a DSLR camera;
• Experience with photography editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite Lightroom, Camera Raw, etc.;
• Experience with multiple photo editing techniques;
• Knowledge of CMYK, RGB, and PMS color grids;
• Ability to provide a portfolio or samples online;
• Working knowledge of social media management and implementation (Instagram, X, YouTube, Hootsuite);
• Ability to work in an office in a Mac environment;
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated organizational management and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to accurately and efficiently meet a multitude of deadlines and responsibilities;
• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented workplace; and
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings to support departmental events, orientations, and/or information sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing project management;
• Experience with graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, and more;
• Demonstrated experience with project management platforms; and
• Ability to be present at Mason’s Fairfax campus as needed by supervisors.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Graphic Designer at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume and graphic design sample/portfolio.

Open Until Filled:  Yes

 

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.