Graphic Design Coordinator, Office Of Performing Arts And Engagement

Hancher Auditorium is excited to bring aboard a new Graphic Design Coordinator for the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement. If you have experience working in marketing, graphic design, or similar creative field, have experience photo editing in Adobe Photoshop, and graphic creation in Adobe Illustrator, this may be your next career move!

Responsibilities

As the Graphic Design Coordinator, you will also be responsible for

As a full-time Graphic Design Coordinator, you will design requests and marketing needs with the Brand & Design Director. This position will also assist with creating, updating, managing printed and digital content for the department’s social media, website, and digital signange.

• Implementing and maintaining a brand identity for the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement
• Making strategic planning recommendations and ensure strategic goal attainment for marketing and communication-related initiatives.
• Communicating the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement brand effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35).
• Creating and designing promotional and informational materials that increase the awareness and utilization of services, programs, and events.
• Working in tandem with staff of the Office of Performing Arts & Engagement and Hancher Auditorium on marketing and outreach efforts by assisting with design and content creation for multimedia digital platforms such as social media, web, and digital signage.

About the Department: The Hancher is a multidisciplinary performing arts presenter committed to connecting artists and audiences with transformational artistic experiences. Since 1972, Hancher has been the cultural hub of the University of Iowa campus—presenting world-class dance, music, and theater. Along the way, Hancher has extended its reach far beyond campus, engaging thousands of Iowans each year, on campus, throughout the community, and across the state. Hancher is one of the leading university presenters of the performing arts in the nation and has earned an international reputation for excellence.

Required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year working in marketing, graphic design, or similar creative field
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrates a WORKING Proficiency Level In

• Down-to-the-pixel attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while communicating progress
• Maintaining organized file structure
• Ability to adapt new content to existing brand standards and design templates
• Ability to combine text, photos, and other visual elements to create compelling visual communications
• Photo editing in Adobe Photoshop
• Multi-page document layout and design in Adobe InDesign
• Presentation design in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Logo or vector graphic creation in Adobe Illustrator

Desired

Demonstrates a WORKING proficiency level in:

• Video editing
• Understanding of UX design for web.
• Interest in the performing arts (broadly defined)
• Event photography and/or videography
• Video motion graphics

TO APPLY

To Be Eligible For Consideration, Applicants Must Upload Both Of The Following And Mark Them Each As a “Relevant File” To The Job Submission

• A resume and a
• Cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation: $43,656-$47,500 anticipated starting annual salary. Salary will be discussed at time of interviews.

Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Classification Title: Creative Coordinator
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3B
• Starting Salary Minimum: 43656

Contact Information

• Organization: Provost
• Contact Name: Tracey Pritchard
• Contact Email: [email protected]