Department: School of Music and Dance
Classification: Graphic Designer
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $21.42 - $32.55 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
March 21, 2025; Position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, please upload the following:
• A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for the requirements, competencies, and, if applicable, preferred qualifications outlined in the job posting.
• Two varying samples of your best work – preferably one that includes layout or design for a print publication and one that showcases digital animation or video work. Links to portfolios are acceptable. (This can also be uploaded as additional document 1).
Please note, as part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Department Summary
The School of Music and Dance (SOMD) has an enrollment of more than 800 music and dance majors and minors, a faculty and staff of 85, and approximately 70 graduate employees. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered, from the baccalaureate through the doctorate, including programs in dance, music performance, collaborative piano, music education, composition, theory, musicology, jazz studies, piano and string pedagogy, conducting, music technology, and music with a liberal arts emphasis. The school is known for being the only comprehensive school of music and dance in the state of Oregon. It is also home to the internationally recognized Oregon Bach Festival and ChamberMusic@Beall performance series.
Position Summary
The School of Music and Dance (SOMD) Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist (Specialist) serves as the primary print and digital designer for all SOMD projects, with a special emphasis on digital communications. The Specialist works closely with the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing and SOMD Communications team in promoting events and academic departments to prospective and current students, parents, alumni, donors, and community members by creating visually impactful imagery.
The Specialist produces communications with a view to creating cohesive and consistent messages utilizing visual communication and visual identity principles. This position also supports SOMD auxiliary programs such as Community Music Institute, Chamber Music at Beall, and the Grammy-winning Oregon Bach Festival. The Specialist is the principal artistic content creator and is responsible for generating several new original pieces of communications artwork throughout the year. They will have a keen sense of artistic identity and vision, with an ability to adapt and conform to university design standards. They will have technical knowledge of industry standard design software, interactive and digital media, photography, videography, web design, and illustration. The candidate will have a wide range of experience manipulating their artwork to different mediums, a desire to create something from nothing, and the professionalism to work with a variety of stakeholders on projects of varying size and importance.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding and/or appreciation for the performing arts; they will also have the ability to multitask and prioritize, and the desire to contribute to a positive office culture. Additional duties include involvement with the unit’s social media channels, as well as photography and videography.
Minimum Requirements
• 4 Years of Graphic Design experience OR
• Associates Degree + 3 years of Graphic Design experience OR
• Bachelors Degree + 2 years of Graphic Design experience
*Degree may be in Graphic Design, Graphic Art, Fine Art, or closely related field.
Professional Competencies
• Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to remain organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to meet goals and timelines
• Commitment to excellence in creating materials for constituents
• Ability to think critically and solve problems, use good judgment, and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications
• Skills in photography, video, and digital animation using After Effects or similar program
• Experience with MidJourney generative AI
• Knowledge of Drupal
• Experience in higher education and/or arts advertising
• Skills in photography, video and/or audio editing, and/or animation
• Proven track record with original design concepts, collaborative work with other designers, and work for both print and digital mediums
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite and website management
• Experience with Microsoft Office, email marketing, and other electronic forms of communication
• Experience with social media platforms, including art creation and advertisements for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
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