Kennesaw State University is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Kennesaw

Overview

Senior Graphic Designer role at Kennesaw State University.

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Designs a wide range of communications materials for University partners. Responsible for project management efforts, in the development and production of print and online communications materials for use in publications and other visual presentations. Interacts on a consistent basis with client management, production personnel, and vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel client management and production personnel. May supervise other staff and/or students.

Responsibilities

• Counsels with end user clients and production personnel in conceptualizing and defining graphic design requirements


• Establishes priorities-based availability of resources and design requirements


• Prepares designs, artwork, and other visuals in support of client needs and consistent with design standards


• Determines required resources, schedules, and makes other required production arrangements


• Procures services of outside vendors and contractors where required


• Oversees production process to ensure quality standards are met


• Reviews final product with users; ensure user satisfaction


• Maintains ongoing awareness of graphic design industry trends and developments

Required Qualifications

• At least five (5) years related experience


• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Abilities, Knowledge, & Skills

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines


• Advanced knowledge and skill in the application of graphic design principles and processes


• Project management, organization, and communications skills


• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills


• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (Microsoft Office suite)


• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills


• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values guide all that we do as an organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination for race, color, sex, including pregnancy and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.


• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.


• This position will not be required to drive.


• This role is not considered a position of trust.


• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).


• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which disqualify will be disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education